as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a hidden beach that very few know how to get to
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or hid
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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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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as in snuck
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
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 May 2025
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Unlike a traditional mop, this one has a scented disc compartment that is a real hidden gem in Baker’s eyes.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Those sheltering in place were told to silence their phones, turn off lights, remain quiet and stay hidden until cleared by law enforcement.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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That rule would have broadly banned hidden charges as part of former President Joe Biden’s wide-ranging crackdown on junk fees that drive up costs without providing visible benefits.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 May 2025
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Unlike a traditional mop, this one has a scented disc compartment that is a real hidden gem in Baker’s eyes.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Those sheltering in place were told to silence their phones, turn off lights, remain quiet and stay hidden until cleared by law enforcement.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hidden
Adjective
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Photo : Nils Timm The wellness center’s fitness room opens to a secluded patio.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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Souter was perfectly happy with his secluded life in Weare, New Hampshire, living with his elderly mother in a ramshackle cabin in the woods.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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His family later held a private funeral, and he was buried on June 8, 2018, at the Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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In related news, in July, forensic scientists successfully used descendant DNA to identify a victim of the 1921 Tulsa massacre in Oklahoma City, buried in a mass grave containing more than a hundred victims.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, a decent headline payrolls gain in February of 151,000 masked some underlying trouble spots for the economy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of masked, armed Hamas fighters lined up near the stage, which was decorated with Palestinian flags and banners of militant factions.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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The same goes for other civil defendants who may have reached previously secret plea deals that will be revealed during Combs’ trial.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Turns out, there’s a secret tidal beach below the turrets with sublime views of the Atlantic.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hidden. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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