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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in to obscure
to keep secret or shut off from view
he tried to hide his criminal past she hid the cat's litter box behind a screen
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
threatened to hide the boys with his cane if he ever found them on his property again
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
seal hides are used by Eskimos to make footwear, boats, shelters, bags, and clothing
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as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hide
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The couple quickly stopped their embrace and attempted to hide their faces when they were shown on the concert’s jumbotron.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Matt Minton, Variety, 27 June 2025
In one particularly tear-jerking scene in the musical, a nearby factory gets raided by ICE, and the audience gets to watch the women of the garment factory hide in fear as their neighbors get arrested and taken away.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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Verb
Officials have also suggested that the Army veteran could have selected a spot in the wilderness to hide at using his outdoor skills obtained through mountain survival school.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The couple quickly stopped their embrace and attempted to hide their faces when they were shown on the concert’s jumbotron.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
The whole set for the hide and seek game is incredible, and feels so overwhelming.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 27 June 2025
In one particularly tear-jerking scene in the musical, a nearby factory gets raided by ICE, and the audience gets to watch the women of the garment factory hide in fear as their neighbors get arrested and taken away.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
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Strong winds, heavy rain pelt Indianapolis metro area Eric Larsen Strong winds and heavy rain preceded the 7 p.m. hour as a severe thunderstorm sent branches snapping, thunder clapping and people running inside as weather sirens sounded across the Indianapolis metro area.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
15 May 2025
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After several exits among fur producing countries in recent years, who are the biggest producers of mink and fox pelts in the world?—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Available with either gold, silver, or rose gold faux leather straps, each sandal has a cork midsole that molds to your foot over time.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While the Lidia is available in an array of colors, Cline opted to wear the almond-toe mules in a patent caramel leather color that blended perfectly with her skin tone.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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With sharp teeth and goblin-like faces peeking out of their variously colored fur suits, the toys are basically just portable little monsters — an especially fitting product for Gaga, considering the name of her fanbase.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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This rotting food would inevitably emit a stench so overpowering that early European explorers, fur trappers and missionaries were sickened by it.—
Melanie Beasley,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
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Excess insulin can trigger the glands in your skin to produce more sebum, an oily substance that clogs pores and creates an environment conducive to acne development.7 4.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Our audience appreciated the relatability and understood that investing in yourself—looking good, feeling good, feeling comfortable in your skin—leads to a better life.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Washington Examiner confirmed that in at least two federal cases relating to the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend and primary associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, judges have numerous filings still under seal.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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After all, snowmobiles can’t smell seals or polar bears, nor travel quietly enough to avoid scaring off potential prey.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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For a modern refresh, strip back the space to a clean coat of paint in a timeless neutral.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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The family came upon it soon after Greg’s death while sifting through storage, a coat of dust on the clear visor.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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