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as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight
your choice of the oven for the concealment of the money was unwise
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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
cave-riddled mountains that offer a multitude of concealments where a fugitive could hide indefinitely
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Recent Examples of concealment
On Wednesday, authorities arrested Simboo for murder, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with evidence.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rupchand Simboo, 74, has been charged with murder, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Two years later, charges were added that included bank fraud, concealment of material facts, witness tampering, violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The goal is not concealment, but deterrence.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Though supporters have framed the proposal as simply a way of keeping pace with other states, the legislation could establish a new national benchmark for concealment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Florida law allows at least temporary concealment of a presentment that isn’t accompanied by an indictment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Peter Pham, the president of the nonprofit, has been indicted on multiple charges of wire fraud and concealment of money laundering.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite these attempts at concealment, Google, which owns Nest, was able to successfully recover the footage from the device’s backend systems.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rupchand Simboo, 74, has been charged with murder, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Two years later, charges were added that included bank fraud, concealment of material facts, witness tampering, violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The goal is not concealment, but deterrence.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Though supporters have framed the proposal as simply a way of keeping pace with other states, the legislation could establish a new national benchmark for concealment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Florida law allows at least temporary concealment of a presentment that isn’t accompanied by an indictment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Peter Pham, the president of the nonprofit, has been indicted on multiple charges of wire fraud and concealment of money laundering.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite these attempts at concealment, Google, which owns Nest, was able to successfully recover the footage from the device’s backend systems.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealment
Noun
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Where are the Cinderellas hiding?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Weed frequently to reduce hiding spots and food sources.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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There was no immediate comment from Pakistan, which repeatedly has said its military only targets Afghan posts and militant hideouts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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He-Man's base of operations is Castle Grayskull, the focal point of Eternia's magic, and the obsession of Skeletor, who'd really like to relocate from his own Snake Mountain lair.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The hostage was then held in Village de Dieu, a seaside slum south of the capital that serves as the gang leader’s base of operations and a kidnapping lair.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sjögren’s disease is a chronic illness that happens when the immune cells mistakenly attack and destroy healthy gland cells that produce secretions like saliva and tears.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
12 Mar. 2026
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Experiments have shown sauna and other forms of heat therapy also cause the secretion of various hormones and boost immune cells, at least in the short-term.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Give a bird a habitat to make a nest and lay eggs.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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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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“Concealment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealment. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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