Synonyms for cover story
- alibi
- excuse
- guise
- ploy
- pretense
- ruse
- affectation
- appearance
- bluff
- cleanup
- cloak
- color
- coloring
- cover
- cover-up
- device
- face
- feint
- front
- mask
- masquerade
- plea
- routine
- semblance
- show
- simulation
- stall
- stratagem
- subterfuge
- veil
- cop-out
- fig leaf
- red herring
- song and dance
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EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR COVER STORY
Steve gave us a cover story, and what good is a cover story if you don't use it?
He didn't have to worry about Jerry breaking down the cover story.
Of course, he could be on the lam from somewhere, but in that case why bother with all the cover story?
RELATED WORDS AND SYNONYMS FOR COVER STORY
excuse
nounreason, explanationexcuses
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