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as in hides
to put into a hiding place
wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom
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as in obscures
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 conceals
This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
While the joy of the wedding barely conceals an undercurrent of pain, that scene infuses the film with a jolt of energy, helping the viewer to exhale for the first time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 May 2026
The series, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s 2019 novel, follows rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, whose intense on-ice animosity conceals a secret romantic relationship that develops over several years.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
In Fjord, once again, as with The Apprentice and A Different Man, Stan conceals his movie star looks.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
For the cooking areas, Rockwell’s team installed floor-to-ceiling subway tile, a giant island, and deep-green millwork from Plain English that conceals all of the essentials.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, Nicky and Morgan’s middle-class respectability conceals an overwhelming existential paralysis.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
While the joy of the wedding barely conceals an undercurrent of pain, that scene infuses the film with a jolt of energy, helping the viewer to exhale for the first time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 May 2026
The series, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s 2019 novel, follows rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, whose intense on-ice animosity conceals a secret romantic relationship that develops over several years.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
In Fjord, once again, as with The Apprentice and A Different Man, Stan conceals his movie star looks.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
For the cooking areas, Rockwell’s team installed floor-to-ceiling subway tile, a giant island, and deep-green millwork from Plain English that conceals all of the essentials.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, Nicky and Morgan’s middle-class respectability conceals an overwhelming existential paralysis.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceals
Verb
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The long silhouette gives you ample coverage and hides pesky sweat spots (like the inner thighs), while still offering a lightweight feel.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The narrow prenatal through postpartum window of care approach obscures the broader conditions shaping Black women’s health across their lifespan.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Does Vegas’ Mark Stone not score 45 seconds later if Colorado buries that chance?—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Royal buries her head in Kenda’s armpit.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Normal weight on the outside, visceral fat within —which secretes inflammatory compounds silently destroying arteries.—
Aditi Kantipuly,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
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The pancreas secretes insulin after a meal to lower blood sugar levels.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, and dozens of pregnant women or women who had recently given birth died from COVID in California.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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