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as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight
your choice of the oven for the concealment of the money was unwise
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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
cave-riddled mountains that offer a multitude of concealments where a fugitive could hide indefinitely
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Recent Examples of concealment
Gynae Kendall, 25, was charged Sunday with concealment of a human corpse.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The desire to conduct their duties without facing additional threats absolutely justifies a discussion on whether facial concealment is appropriate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Amanda and Steven pleaded guilty to concealment of a human corpse in September 2024, PIX11 reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Professionalism, as most people experience it, is a language of concealment.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In communities ravaged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, concealment has become a survival strategy.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit accused McDonald's of fraudulent omission or concealment, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and other counts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Then he's got the concealment of the clothing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The desire to conduct their duties without facing additional threats absolutely justifies a discussion on whether facial concealment is appropriate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Amanda and Steven pleaded guilty to concealment of a human corpse in September 2024, PIX11 reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Professionalism, as most people experience it, is a language of concealment.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In communities ravaged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, concealment has become a survival strategy.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit accused McDonald's of fraudulent omission or concealment, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and other counts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Then he's got the concealment of the clothing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealment
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Whether winter clothing needs to go in storage or spring styles are coming out of hiding, these nine products can make closet organization much easier.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Virunga's forests are also believed to have been used as a hideout by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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From serene mountain hideouts to tiny communities with picture-perfect main streets, here are eight of Tennessee’s most romantic small towns for your next weekend away.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Multiple deep zip pockets make stashing passports and valuables easy and secure.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Grab this under-$50 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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At one point Fiennes’ Kelson, in his lonely lair, glances at a snapshot he’s pinned to his wall.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Outside of his lair, the world looks barren and deserted, save for a few glowing red rifts in the ground where the world is connected to the Upside Down.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Dec. 2025
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Here’s how modern botany and chemistry are now unpacking the true molecular story behind this remarkable plant secretion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team believes that rubs’ glow may be made from a combination of plant and tree sap and secretions from the animal’s forehead glands.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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In some species, ants restructure their nests to slow the transmission of a lethal fungus and in others, ant queens eat infected brood to prevent the spread of disease and recover nutrients.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two recent fires at PG&E substations cut power to thousands, drew condemnation from members of Congress, and spotlighted a year full of safety and maintenance violations at the utility giant’s substations throughout the region, from oil leaks to broken cooling fans and birds’ nests in equipment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Squirrels, other rodents and a variety of birds typically do the caching, storing the acorns to be eaten later when conditions soften the outer shell.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Concealment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealment. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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