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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
Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
The report said Vuitton has struggled due to a lack of skilled leather workers able to produce at the brand’s quality standards, and errors made during the cutting, preparation, and assembly process led to the waste of as many as 40 percent of the leather hides, according to former workers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Police soon began receiving 911 calls from neighbors who spotted the suspects trying to hide in backyards.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Leather and Suede Coats These natural animal hide coats should be cleaned by a professional at the end of the winter season or if they are heavily stained.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
The report said Vuitton has struggled due to a lack of skilled leather workers able to produce at the brand’s quality standards, and errors made during the cutting, preparation, and assembly process led to the waste of as many as 40 percent of the leather hides, according to former workers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time also to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Nov. 2024
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Hanging on the wall behind him is a framed photograph of a younger Sam next to a motorcycle, in dark glasses and a leather jacket.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The multiple colors and finishes (vegan leather, wood, Alcantara) make these phones stand out against a world of black, white, and gray devices.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Potential adopters tend to prefer cats with other fur patterns and more outgoing personalities, according to Henkel.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its fur has a yellow-gray tint and its eyes appear relatively large.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Southern sun can be intense, so help protect her skin and give it a beautiful, dewy glow with this Tula Skin Care Sunscreen Stick.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This multiyear partnership provides the time and platform to drive meaningful impact redefining the role of skin care in performance, recovery and well-being.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Papal rings were once used as seals for official documents.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Kevin Farrell Farrell puts a seals on the papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on April 21, 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rocky has a mixed coat that’s befitting his many breeds.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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