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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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
In winter and spring, Inuit residents snowmobile hundreds of kilometers over it to go ice fishing and hunt musk ox and seals, local hunter Brandon Langan told me in his living room, a black musk ox hide hanging behind him.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
The material is tanned deer hide with porcupine quill ornamentation and Venetian glass beads.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And that can happen so often to women — the expectation on how we’re supposed to be, how we’re supposed to act, what we’re supposed to hide, how we’re supposed to be pitted against one another.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
In winter and spring, Inuit residents snowmobile hundreds of kilometers over it to go ice fishing and hunt musk ox and seals, local hunter Brandon Langan told me in his living room, a black musk ox hide hanging behind him.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Noun
The factory, which is on a light-industrial estate half an hour from the city center, employs hundreds of locals who are trained in specialized skills, including evaluating and cutting hides.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
The material is tanned deer hide with porcupine quill ornamentation and Venetian glass beads.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
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Vanderbilt’s win adds another pelt in the team’s stretch of dominant home-court performances this season.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Made with a black nylon coating and leather details, the short-handle bag is perfect for a weekend getaway or a carry-on bag; just remember to refer to your airline’s size restrictions.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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Made from soft pebbled leather and pretty gold or silver hardware, this bag blends practicality with style.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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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 29 May. 2025.
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