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as in disguised
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as in hidden
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as in hid
to put into a hiding place
wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom
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as in obscured
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence
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Recent Examples of concealed
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
As a result, the plaintiffs alleged that Capital One deceptively marketed the 360 Savings account and concealed interest rate disparities.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen sources close to Zaslav say that the CEO has barely concealed his frustration at being boxed into selling the company by the aggressive overtures of Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison last fall and winter.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Authorities determined that an explosive device had been brought aboard the aircraft, likely concealed in a radio, and detonated shortly after takeoff.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Peng also allegedly concealed financial ties and payments connected to the contractor’s business with the district through various intermediaries.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Corey Elliott concealed his face leaving federal court in Boston on Tuesday after he was arrested on dogfighting charges.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Following an alert from a canine team, officers found 44 packages of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s doors, back seat and rear quarter panels during a physical inspection.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
My trouser button was undone, concealed and secured by my belt.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Kentucky lawmakers will likely let our columnist Joe Gerth down again by overriding the veto of a bill that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry concealed guns.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
In June 2025, Ukraine’s security services launched a massive drone attack against Russian air assets using drones concealed in trucks, reportedly damaging more than 40 planes.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
As a result, the plaintiffs alleged that Capital One deceptively marketed the 360 Savings account and concealed interest rate disparities.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen sources close to Zaslav say that the CEO has barely concealed his frustration at being boxed into selling the company by the aggressive overtures of Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison last fall and winter.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Authorities determined that an explosive device had been brought aboard the aircraft, likely concealed in a radio, and detonated shortly after takeoff.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Peng also allegedly concealed financial ties and payments connected to the contractor’s business with the district through various intermediaries.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Corey Elliott concealed his face leaving federal court in Boston on Tuesday after he was arrested on dogfighting charges.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Following an alert from a canine team, officers found 44 packages of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s doors, back seat and rear quarter panels during a physical inspection.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
My trouser button was undone, concealed and secured by my belt.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealed
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This capability allows Iran to position a disguised vessel off America’s coast, launch a nuclear warhead high into the atmosphere to cripple our grid and then sink the ship to obscure its origins.—
Chuck DeVore,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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This capability allows Iran to position a disguised vessel off America’s coast, launch a nuclear warhead high into the atmosphere to cripple our grid and then sink the ship to obscure its origins.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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But who was behind and funded the groups remained shrouded until after the March 17 primary election, a tactic that sparked controversy as opponents decried hidden influence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Whenever the weather changes suddenly, or the skyline becomes shrouded in a windy haze, Fernanda Camarillo braces herself for an asthma attack.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The houses, deemed radioactive, had been levelled and buried, along with the apple orchard.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This idea that just sitting with your face buried in your phone when you’re supposed to be in a social setting—that’s lame, right?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The lead truck attempted to contact the tower 40 seconds after the plane was given clearance to ask to cross the runway, but a simultaneous transmission obscured the call.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Suddenly a cloaked figure appears, and the audience, dressed to the nines in black, white and silver formal attire, is moving again, swept down an escalator and launched into a new scene.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other guests remain cloaked in mystery, which suited the experience fine.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Workers in those roles earn 47% more than those in unexposed jobs and are nearly four times as likely to hold graduate degrees.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the unexposed areas, the biogel stem cell mixture remains, and this is where the potential for creating a functional human liver resides.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The authors may even be right about the growing evidence for the existence of God secreted away in the latest science.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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