1
as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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2
as in to obscure
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 to lick
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
threatened to hide the boys with his cane if he ever found them on his property again
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
seal hides are used by Eskimos to make footwear, boats, shelters, bags, and clothing
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as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hide
Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Surveillance cameras showed Floren threatening that caller inside the bar before going outside and hiding his gun between a trash can and a pillar, according to Merriweather’s letter.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Sunny shots show plenty of light while the hides of cows are dark and detailed in the same frame.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Pay attention to tone, body language, and what’s hiding between the lines.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Surveillance cameras showed Floren threatening that caller inside the bar before going outside and hiding his gun between a trash can and a pillar, according to Merriweather’s letter.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Noun
The material is tanned deer hide with porcupine quill ornamentation and Venetian glass beads.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Sunny shots show plenty of light while the hides of cows are dark and detailed in the same frame.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
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Hunted nearly to extinction for their pelts, they were later branded a nuisance for flooding farmland and chewing through timber.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Helping accomplish the latter, Skarsgard turned up on stage in some tight black leather pants.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Dressed in a full leather riding suit, Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) is everything that pale, a cappella-singing Colin is not: a tall, swaggering Nordic god, seemingly at ease in his own skin.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Noun
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During the event, Megan wore a cleavage-baring, sparkling silver gown custom-designed by Michael Kors with an extravagant white fur coat.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Coconut oil contains many nutrients that can improve skin health.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, tanning beds expose the skin to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, increasing the risk of skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Among your producers are the Dardenne brothers and their production company, Les Films du Fleuve, which is almost like a seal of excellence in the field of social cinema.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Don’t worry about any leaks with this bottle, thanks to the silicone seal inside the cover.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Add pickle juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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