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adjective

ˈhi-dᵊn How to pronounce hidden (audio)
Definition of hiddennext
as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view a hidden beach that very few know how to get to

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verb

variants or hid
past participle of hide
1
as in concealed
to put into a hiding place the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards

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2
as in suppressed
to keep secret or shut off from view he tried to hide his criminal past she hid the cat's litter box behind a screen

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3
as in sneaked
to remain out of sight he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer

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Recent Examples of hidden
Adjective
In 2006, federal prosecutors say, Hart was convicted of secretly installing a hidden camera in a girls’ locker room at a summer camp. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026 Other factors impacting loyalty and customer satisfaction include hidden fees and stockouts. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 Keep in mind that termites can remain hidden for a long time, which is one reason routine inspections can be so valuable for homeowners. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 But once those basics are in place, identity can be the hidden bottleneck. — Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hidden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hidden
  1. secluded
  2. concealed
  3. suppressed
  4. sneaked
  5. sheltered
  6. buried
  7. masked
  8. lurked
Adjective
  • The secluded beach of Apigania (south), with crystal clear water and fine sand on the southwest part of the island, takes some effort to reach.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Kohler, Wisconsin Tucked away just one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours north of Chicago, Kohler, Wisconsin’s private cabin collection offers an unforgettable fall retreat - where secluded luxury meets vibrant natural beauty.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of secluded
Verb
  • Rigney and Gere play this back-and-forth perfectly, the instantly emerging tension between them barely concealed behind tight smiles.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The suit also claims the companies failed to warn the public about the environmental and health risks of those chemicals and in many cases concealed the risks.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of concealed
Verb
  • Hydrogen evolution is therefore suppressed, leaving more opportunity for CO₂-derived pathways that produce carbon monoxide and formate.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And the nastiest errors of all, the bit-flips, are suppressed to around one in a million operations.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppressed
Verb
  • Federal officials are investigating a security breach over the weekend at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a man snuck into a JetBlue aircraft during maintenance, according to the Broward County Aviation Department.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Most recently, Hadid seemingly snuck a photo of Cooper in a July Instagram carousel.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneaked
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  • Located in the sheltered Gulf of Pteleos, Argyronisos has been powered primarily by solar energy for years and has been carefully preserved rather than extensively developed.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There's Volta, a sheltered offering that wraps around the lobby, and Parostia (taking its name from the stone oven of traditional Parian houses), sandwiched between the pool area and the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of sheltered
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  • The beloved pup died in 1840 and is buried on the grounds of Windsor Castle, per English Heritage.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Also this week, the county coroner’s office released partially redacted reports confirming that all nine of the people died from asphyxiation after being buried under the snow.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of buried
Verb
  • Both described the document as a press release masked as a court filing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On October 12, 2025, armed and masked thieves broke into the museum and made off with cash from the register and at least one watch.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of masked
Verb
  • The city of Atlanta has jurisdiction over Hartsfield-Jackson, but the threat of a state takeover of the world’s busiest airport has lurked in the background of Georgia politics for years.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But concerns lurked beneath the surface of an otherwise positive report.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
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