adjective
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disguised or covered by or as if by a mask
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botany another word for personate 2
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Origin of masked
Example Sentences
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Masked pair climb Empire State spire, hang peace banner.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided Complete Autowash on a chilly Tuesday morning in January 2025, eight days after President Trump’s second inauguration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
And over the course of “The Masked Singer” season, Simpson finally proved to those casual observers that she has a voice and knows how to use it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Masked immigration agents started banging on their windows.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
Across the track, Smith lifted his binoculars and watched as War Admiral pulled around the far turn, meeting with unexpected pressure from Masked General, who carried twenty-eight fewer pounds.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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