1
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
Marcelin was arrested the following day and charged with concealment of a human corpse after Leyden's head was allegedly found in his apartment.
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Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Involuntary Manslaughter conviction, along with a concurrent five-year sentence for the concealment of a homicide.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This can occur if the government proves that citizenship was obtained through willful misrepresentation or concealment of material facts, commonly referred to as immigration fraud.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After many years of concealment in a private collection, the set was exhibited in Madrid in 2023, used as a backdrop for a series of performances in 2024 and eventually exhibited in Milan in 2025.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Mar. 2026
Vaughan has been arrested and charged with concealment/failure to report death and is being held in jail on unrelated offenses, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Mobility and concealment as key advantages GRIZZLY’s main strengths are mobility, concealment, and rapid response.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Their argument is not just that money moved, but that the movement of money reflected motive, access and concealment.
—Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, authorities arrested Simboo for murder, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with evidence.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Involuntary Manslaughter conviction, along with a concurrent five-year sentence for the concealment of a homicide.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This can occur if the government proves that citizenship was obtained through willful misrepresentation or concealment of material facts, commonly referred to as immigration fraud.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After many years of concealment in a private collection, the set was exhibited in Madrid in 2023, used as a backdrop for a series of performances in 2024 and eventually exhibited in Milan in 2025.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Mar. 2026
Vaughan has been arrested and charged with concealment/failure to report death and is being held in jail on unrelated offenses, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Mobility and concealment as key advantages GRIZZLY’s main strengths are mobility, concealment, and rapid response.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Their argument is not just that money moved, but that the movement of money reflected motive, access and concealment.
—Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, authorities arrested Simboo for murder, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with evidence.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealment
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Mladic went into hiding for around 10 years before his arrest in Serbia in May 2011.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Funky little guesthouses, coastal hideouts, and boutique retreats in the Greek capital.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.—
Hillary Richard,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 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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At the Broadhurst, where Cats has now built its lair, Hauck has brought the runway back and provided some onstage seating to replicate the audience’s proximity to the action.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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And then there’s newcomer, a disruptor given the name Pumpkin (Lola Fung), who formerly worked at a pretzel shop and enters this lair with suspicion.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Turmeric may increase gastric acid secretion, with unknown effects on antacids such as Prilosec (omeprazole).—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time that anxiety over Alexander Skarsgård’s synthetic manhood — and its fake secretions — has resulted in dual versions of a film.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the swarm enters your home or other structure such as a shed, contact a professional pest control or beekeeper immediately to eliminate the nest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, this year is shaping up to be impressive as well, with 13 nests so far.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Concealment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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