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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
Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The rugged rain forest interior hides hiking trails, petroglyphs, a volcanic peak, and an upscale resort.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Check underneath seats and along seams where grime hides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The final part of Ernst’s answer hides controversy.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Amélie is not someone who hides.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Set in a leafy London suburb, The Only Suspect follows Alex and Beth, a devoted couple whose picture-perfect suburban life hides a devastating truth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Animal hunting trophies, game animal carcasses, and hides are prohibited.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The waste from a single large agave piña can produce enough biopolymers to co-formulate the retannage — an additional treatment after tanning where leather is exposed to chemicals or natural agents to fine-tune its feel — of roughly 80 hides.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
At the time, Gentry was intrigued by the traditional footwear found in her own culture, which are typically made of soft hides, and historically worn for everything from hunting to powwow ceremonies.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.
—Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The rugged rain forest interior hides hiking trails, petroglyphs, a volcanic peak, and an upscale resort.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Check underneath seats and along seams where grime hides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The final part of Ernst’s answer hides controversy.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Amélie is not someone who hides.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Set in a leafy London suburb, The Only Suspect follows Alex and Beth, a devoted couple whose picture-perfect suburban life hides a devastating truth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Having both metals arranged in this way turns the stinger into a biological spear capable of punching through tough hides or exoskeletons of prey.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Animal hunting trophies, game animal carcasses, and hides are prohibited.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The waste from a single large agave piña can produce enough biopolymers to co-formulate the retannage — an additional treatment after tanning where leather is exposed to chemicals or natural agents to fine-tune its feel — of roughly 80 hides.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
At the time, Gentry was intrigued by the traditional footwear found in her own culture, which are typically made of soft hides, and historically worn for everything from hunting to powwow ceremonies.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among the products listed in most price currents were cotton, flour, furs, leather, oil, animal skins, tobacco, and wheat.—
Chris Roush,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pay close attention to pipes under skins, window frames, rooflines, basements and crawl spaces.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The researchers envision a world where autonomous underwater robots use glowing skins to navigate the deep ocean without heavy batteries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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From a practical standpoint, outstate cities, towns and hamlets either could not or did not want to spend more taxpayer money on new flags and seals and new paint jobs for public equipment.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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The predators also have a varied diet, including fish, seals, sea lions, dolphins, rays, and smaller sharks.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The winter coats are being stowed away for their hibernation and your summertime wardrobe is ready for a refresh—and that includes your footwear.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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