1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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But that’s where the hidden costs start to creep in.
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With Kyle’s identity on the verge of being discovered, Carrie takes Milo to her father Rob’s (Erroll Shand) motel room, hoping to keep him hidden and safe.
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Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
But that’s where the hidden costs start to creep in.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The hidden role of your calves The calf muscles — primarily the gastrocnemius and soleus — are essential for ankle mobility.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
With Kyle’s identity on the verge of being discovered, Carrie takes Milo to her father Rob’s (Erroll Shand) motel room, hoping to keep him hidden and safe.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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