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Synonym Chooser

How is the word hide distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of hide are bury, conceal, screen, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

When might bury be a better fit than hide?

The words bury and hide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When could conceal be used to replace hide?

In some situations, the words conceal and hide are roughly equivalent. However, conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

Where would screen be a reasonable alternative to hide?

Although the words screen and hide have much in common, screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would secrete be a good substitute for hide?

The meanings of secrete and hide largely overlap; however, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hide
Verb
Ellington hopped in her car and sped over to a stretch of Jefferson County Road 73 that ran past town, finding her son and about 10 other kids hiding between a couple of cars parked off the road. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 If the neighbor doesn’t choose to remove the sandbox, the writer might be able to place one or two large deck umbrellas in the corner of their yard to hide the sandbox from their view. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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But after no one saw hide nor hair of the kid — not to mention his Secret Service detail — conspiracy theories went wild. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 If Johnson were to let this fester much longer, Trump might well have his hide. Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
  • Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The duties have disproportionately impacted leather products and apparel, with shoppers facing 36 percent higher prices on the former and 34 percent higher prices on the latter in the near term.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Do not let the dashing green velvet suit, the yellow leather gloves, the silk cravat or the pencil-thin mustache, a tonsorial touch that suggests the matinee idols of yesteryear, fool you.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The first collection utilizes sculptural wool, technical waterproof gabardine, plush shearling and animal-free fur.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • My father had basal skin cancer and my brother had it.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As for carrots, consuming substantial quantities of carrot juice over time can lead to a temporary condition called carotenemia, a harmless but noticeable yellow-orange tint to the skin.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Chooka Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots The popular rain boots are made from high-quality rubber and have an airtight seal that keeps out drafts and moisture.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, the IUCN said.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • De Beers got into the action by tapping South African designer Thebe Magugu to design mac coats for its 20-minute film at Frieze Masters.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This isn’t just a new coat of paint.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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