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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
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
October 30, 2025, was in some ways more concerning—a routine low-pressure system with a water bomb concealed in its clouds.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Inside, there is one small zip pocket to keep important items concealed and easily accessible.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Crumbled sidewalks were replaced by planks that covered the sludge that concealed the ancient wood fretwork that buried the bones of the metropolis and its people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Her excellence may be the key to explaining why her legacy was concealed for so long.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Last June, Ukrainian drones concealed inside of pallets on trailers were released to conduct a coordinated, simultaneous attack on several air bases deep inside Russia.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
October 30, 2025, was in some ways more concerning—a routine low-pressure system with a water bomb concealed in its clouds.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Inside, there is one small zip pocket to keep important items concealed and easily accessible.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Crumbled sidewalks were replaced by planks that covered the sludge that concealed the ancient wood fretwork that buried the bones of the metropolis and its people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Her excellence may be the key to explaining why her legacy was concealed for so long.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Last June, Ukrainian drones concealed inside of pallets on trailers were released to conduct a coordinated, simultaneous attack on several air bases deep inside Russia.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealed
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Supporters say her work helped broaden conversations around art, sexuality and censorship, while preserving pieces that might otherwise have remained hidden or discarded.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Potted plants can be brought into unheated garages or basements during cold snaps or buried in the ground, pot and all.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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And just as Nicky is the only person who can see Morgan’s goodness inside her many flaws, only Morgan recognizes Nicky’s unhappiness buried within his bizarre decision to be a priest.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Executives are blind to how employees really feel What the early enthusiasm obscured is now visible in the numbers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two could have easily been forgotten, obscured by the passage of time as so many returning groups are.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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
Adjective
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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 12 Apr. 2026.
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