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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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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
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Machado, who is the founder of the pro-democracy movement Sumate, and a key opponent of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, is currently living in hiding somewhere in Venezuela following threats to her life.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
If Johnson were to let this fester much longer, Trump might well have his hide.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In 2024, Machado’s candidacy was blocked, she was prevented from leaving the country, and she has been forced to live in hiding.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Machado, who is the founder of the pro-democracy movement Sumate, and a key opponent of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, is currently living in hiding somewhere in Venezuela following threats to her life.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
But after no one saw hide nor hair of the kid — not to mention his Secret Service detail — conspiracy theories went wild.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
If Johnson were to let this fester much longer, Trump might well have his hide.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crafted with 100 percent cow leather, the bag is durable and built to handle everyday wear and tear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The slippers are lined with plush faux fur and have durable rubber soles that are safe for outdoor wear.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Ugg Alondra faux fur comforter.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of the day, there was no marking on my skin, either.—
Sabrina Rojas Weiss,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The New York Jets are flailing, still trying to crack the seal for their first win of 2025.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Three species of Arctic seals now face extinction due to global warming, while half the planet’s birds are in decline due to habitat loss.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The denim was paired with everything from cropped leather jackets and puffers to long fur coats.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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