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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
What's even stranger is that a Seven sequel kinda-sorta exists, and is hiding in plain sight with a two-time Oscar winner in the cast.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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
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Verb
Scolding often leads dogs to hiding their behavior, rather than learning from it.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
What's even stranger is that a Seven sequel kinda-sorta exists, and is hiding in plain sight with a two-time Oscar winner in the cast.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Every year in the United States, about five million cattle hides are either incinerated or dumped.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
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Greyhounds are considered a high-energy breed, and the AKC recommends a regular schedule of exercise and ample opportunities to run full pelt.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Take Khaite’s fall 2025 runway, where an argyle knit was paired with leather pants and an oversized fur coat—an unexpected clash that made the pattern feel new again.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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In just over two weeks, the fashion house is releasing a collection of handbags, leather accessories and, of course, bag charms that feature Labubus and two other characters by artist Kasing Lung, the Hong Kong Dutch artist who created Labubu.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Take Khaite’s fall 2025 runway, where an argyle knit was paired with leather pants and an oversized fur coat—an unexpected clash that made the pattern feel new again.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The collection showcases structured fabrics like jacquard and shantung, as well as fake astrakhan fur, with patterns like houndstooth and a prominent cat print.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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By adulthood, most of us have a signature coffee order, a go-to skin-care routine, and a solid understanding that iron is important for our health.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
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Regular preventative maintenance can include periodic equipment inspection, oil and filter changes, calibration and adjustment of various parts, as well as replacing brake pads and seals.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Sep. 2025
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In Untertürkheim’s wind tunnel, fluorescent liquids track how rain or road spray moves across the car, guiding adjustments to pillars, mirrors, and seals to keep key sightlines clear.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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There is also a storm flap in the back center of the jacket that provides ventilation and makes the coat a breathable option during days when the temperature fluctuates.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Larsa Pippen milled around the outskirts while Lindsay Lohan, in a silky slip dress and a shaggy cream coat, was spotted smiling and posing for photos with the brand's fashion director Tara Rudes Dann.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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