as in stashing
the placing of something out of sight
the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake
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Recent Examples of secretion
The resulting organoids responded to glucose stimulation by increasing insulin secretion.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions, or by breathing in the virus after it's coughed, sneezed or sent into the air by an infected person, according to WHO.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Work there is segmented, with each employee tasked with one of 180 watchmaking crafts — from adjusting springs to turning caterpillar secretions into glue for jewel bearings.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Cosrx Snail Mucin Moisturizer While this face moisturizer infused with snail secretion filtrate might gross some people out, others who know the magic of this K-beauty favorite will be going after it all night.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions, or by breathing in the virus after it's coughed, sneezed or sent into the air by an infected person, according to WHO.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Work there is segmented, with each employee tasked with one of 180 watchmaking crafts — from adjusting springs to turning caterpillar secretions into glue for jewel bearings.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Cosrx Snail Mucin Moisturizer While this face moisturizer infused with snail secretion filtrate might gross some people out, others who know the magic of this K-beauty favorite will be going after it all night.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secretion
Noun
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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
Noun
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Officers are going into hiding or preparing to flee.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Parents are under no obligation to explain the rules of this beanbag-and-brick-hiding game to us.—
Eddie Small,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In communities ravaged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, concealment has become a survival strategy.—
Jennifer Obel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit accused McDonald's of fraudulent omission or concealment, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and other counts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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“Secretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretion. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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