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as in conceals
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in obscures
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in whips
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 pelts
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 leathers
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hides
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, that'll only net you the basic black Cryo colorway, which hides the liquid cooling ring beneath its rear panel.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
It was utilized across many ancient civilizations for artwork, as well as preserving and tanning animal hides.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Incarceration often hides in plain sight.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The scene from Badlands hangs over the songwriting like a dark cloud; Spacek’s bedroom in the scene looks quite a bit like the bedroom in which the young Springsteen hides from his own angry father.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Peg gets the first rose and hides it in her hair, and the final rose goes to Cindy!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But mycelium—whether produced by MycoWorks or another startup—is not a drop-in replacement for cow or calf hides in production and has proven to have shortcomings as a leather alternative.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, in dramatic fashion, Emily overhears this discussion but hides instead of calling him out.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our hides quietly power global luxury brands, yet Nigeria itself is rarely acknowledged as a source.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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
Spence’s mother sewed his clothes, often using the hides of elk hunted by his father.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, that'll only net you the basic black Cryo colorway, which hides the liquid cooling ring beneath its rear panel.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
It was utilized across many ancient civilizations for artwork, as well as preserving and tanning animal hides.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Incarceration often hides in plain sight.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The scene from Badlands hangs over the songwriting like a dark cloud; Spacek’s bedroom in the scene looks quite a bit like the bedroom in which the young Springsteen hides from his own angry father.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Peg gets the first rose and hides it in her hair, and the final rose goes to Cindy!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Residents have been forced to eat animal food and hides as community kitchens are bombed.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But mycelium—whether produced by MycoWorks or another startup—is not a drop-in replacement for cow or calf hides in production and has proven to have shortcomings as a leather alternative.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, in dramatic fashion, Emily overhears this discussion but hides instead of calling him out.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our hides quietly power global luxury brands, yet Nigeria itself is rarely acknowledged as a source.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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
Spence’s mother sewed his clothes, often using the hides of elk hunted by his father.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
Noun
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Per Jude’s website, each pair is made in Portugal using premium Italian and French leathers.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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At its peak, the store had over 200 departments, from furs and fashion to furniture and full restaurants.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gucci was well represented by Elle Fanning in sky blue faux furs and Doja Cat in sunshine gold sequins.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The killer also served as inspiration for Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and led to a number of copycat attacks after he was known to kill women, wear their skins and dig up graves.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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How to Use Sweet Potato Skins There are many ways to use both sweet potatoes and their skins.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The most robust of the lineup is the Base Camp WP 200, a waterproof boot with 50/50 insulation, EVA shell upper, seam seals and Vibram outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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