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Synonym Chooser

How is the word hide distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of hide are bury, conceal, screen, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

When might bury be a better fit than hide?

The words bury and hide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When could conceal be used to replace hide?

In some situations, the words conceal and hide are roughly equivalent. However, conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

Where would screen be a reasonable alternative to hide?

Although the words screen and hide have much in common, screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would secrete be a good substitute for hide?

The meanings of secrete and hide largely overlap; however, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hide
Verb
But this chassis could be the ultimate mainstream case for cable-hiding showoffs. Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025 According to Maraniss’ biography, the Dodgers tried to hide Clemente at Triple-A Montréal, and that winter the Pirates – run by former Dodgers executive Branch Rickey – had the first Rule 5 pick and took him. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Early on, Havstad-Casad and her team cobbled together pallets of hides, shipping them to a tannery in Wisconsin and then down to manufacturers in Los Angeles or León, Mexico. Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The production also uses camera hides, which are little walls placed to obscure pathways for cameras throughout the villa. Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
  • Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The fun, fluffy accessory was decidedly retro, conjuring the kind of brightly colored dyed pelt bags sold by Blumarine or Juicy Couture in the 1990s.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • While the performative male has been mocked online for appearing inauthentic, Rosen and Park see it as a net positive that men are making an effort to develop genuine taste and veer away from leather recliners with cup holders and T-shirts as pillowcases.
    Viv Chen, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Dandruff is a common skin condition in which itchy flakes break away from the scalp, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That’s because food can build up or sneak into crevices within the gasket, seal, or blades.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Tighten up your house and seal windows, doors and any holes.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Through the closet door—and a layer of winter coats—I’ve managed to overhear that the 2025 Emmys are on Sunday.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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