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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
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 May 2026
But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Troublesome trend This state-level scorecard hides a troublesome trend in early 2026.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In 2025 alone, the group sourced approximately 38,000 tons of cow and sheep hides across brands including Balenciaga, Gucci and Saint Laurent.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Clutter Clutter hides nesting zones, where pests can thrive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Robert hides his Congolese identity for fear of being deported, or not being allowed education or work.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
The complaint alleges the system hides real-world costs from children who lack the ability to navigate layered currency conversions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The Dolphins are in the early stages of building an offense that caters to Willis’ strength, and hides his limitations.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Plastic hides in more places than most people realize — from tea bags and coffee pods to food containers, cutting boards and even kitchen sponges.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In town, delve into the city's pottery roots at Pottery Museum of Red Wing, and stop by the Red Wing Shoe Store and Museum to see world’s largest boot—a size 638 ½ made from 80 hides of leather, standing over 20 feet tall.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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 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
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
Verb
The long silhouette gives you ample coverage and hides pesky sweat spots (like the inner thighs), while still offering a lightweight feel.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 May 2026
But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Troublesome trend This state-level scorecard hides a troublesome trend in early 2026.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In 2025 alone, the group sourced approximately 38,000 tons of cow and sheep hides across brands including Balenciaga, Gucci and Saint Laurent.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Clutter Clutter hides nesting zones, where pests can thrive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Robert hides his Congolese identity for fear of being deported, or not being allowed education or work.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
The complaint alleges the system hides real-world costs from children who lack the ability to navigate layered currency conversions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The Dolphins are in the early stages of building an offense that caters to Willis’ strength, and hides his limitations.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
These include up to four whole hides of leather, wood veneers, and the model board that forms the base.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Plastic hides in more places than most people realize — from tea bags and coffee pods to food containers, cutting boards and even kitchen sponges.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In town, delve into the city's pottery roots at Pottery Museum of Red Wing, and stop by the Red Wing Shoe Store and Museum to see world’s largest boot—a size 638 ½ made from 80 hides of leather, standing over 20 feet tall.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The narrow prenatal through postpartum window of care approach obscures the broader conditions shaping Black women’s health across their lifespan.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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A lot of freedom going on between the guitars, a lotta little licks intermingle with the big guitar licks that the song is all about.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
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At one point A’zion licks the digitally de-aged Mick Jagger’s face.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Stephen Fry whips out his phone to snag a picture with Johnny Knoxville inside the Fox Upfront 2026 afterparty in New York City on May 11.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The beautiful array of their divergent sizes and pelts coalesced as oils on canvas and rendered their exploits almost dreamlike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Anonymous Copenhagen, long known for its streamlined flats and occasion heels, has also emerged as a key player in the category, reinterpreting the glove pump in glossy leathers, satin finishes and a spectrum of wearable hues that invite self-expression.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 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
Verb
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Does Vegas’ Mark Stone not score 45 seconds later if Colorado buries that chance?—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Royal buries her head in Kenda’s armpit.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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