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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
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Ticks can hide out all over your body, like your chest, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and feet.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The hide, which belonged to an antelope-like animal called a pronghorn, still had intact hair of its original color, preserved over thousands of years.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Parasitic wasps don’t build a hive or have a queen, and instead lead solitary lives that begin hidden.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Ticks can hide out all over your body, like your chest, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and feet.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025
Noun
Donkey hides are used in a common Chinese skincare ingredient called ejiao.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The hide, which belonged to an antelope-like animal called a pronghorn, still had intact hair of its original color, preserved over thousands of years.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
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The former included crystals and shells and animal pelts.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same weight in coyote, lynx, and fox traps will take a far more valuable harvest of pelts.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The same goes for leather jackets, accessories, and even furniture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Helen bending at her wide waist, fussing again with the shoe, a cream leather high-top, cursing quietly under her breath, hair falling into her face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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These animals can grow up to two feet in length, weigh up to 11 pounds, and have reddish-brown fur and a yellow belly.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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After a hearty shake, the animals are rested and ready for action, with healthy, shiny fur coats at that.—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Dermatologists carry out biopsies and treat skin conditions in the clinic.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The complex has a mix of stem cell culture from Alpine rose and a microorganism living in a Swiss glacier that purports to rejuvenate skin and stimulate Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, a key energy source for skin cells.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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But Bush and his legal team succeeded, in one respect: Bush’s responses to Lake’s petition, as well as other supporting exhibits and documents pertaining to Bush’s side of the case, remain under seal or heavily redacted.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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These are people who are cutting through the water with a silhouette that resembles a seal, wearing black neoprene, which is modeled after seal blubber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Chase emphasized standout pieces like the pleated coats, dramatic capes, and the unexpected pops of color on the shoes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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