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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
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
This party-girl persona hides a tender heart.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
It has been observed turning off its automatic tracking system, a step that hides a vessel's location, and engaging in a ship-to-ship transfer, which can be a way to disguise the origins of an oil cargo.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Find a rug that hides foot traffic and keep valuable trinkets in a different room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This deep, rich shade of onyx hides the RX’s peculiar body lines the same way a black T-shirt slims down a belly full of beer.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
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
The character is haunted by childhood trauma and addicted to painkillers, and in one early scene, the masked man takes his shotgun and hides in a motel room closet, lying down and seeking comfort.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 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
Rather than letting these hides rot, they can be turned into leather, a durable, breathable and biodegradable high-performance material.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Wall hooks catch sun hats or coats, depending on the season, and the vintage Oushak rug hides stains with its existing patina.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
This party-girl persona hides a tender heart.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
It has been observed turning off its automatic tracking system, a step that hides a vessel's location, and engaging in a ship-to-ship transfer, which can be a way to disguise the origins of an oil cargo.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Find a rug that hides foot traffic and keep valuable trinkets in a different room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This deep, rich shade of onyx hides the RX’s peculiar body lines the same way a black T-shirt slims down a belly full of beer.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The character is haunted by childhood trauma and addicted to painkillers, and in one early scene, the masked man takes his shotgun and hides in a motel room closet, lying down and seeking comfort.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 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
Rather than letting these hides rot, they can be turned into leather, a durable, breathable and biodegradable high-performance material.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2026
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The shop carries a wide range of pieces spanning decades, including 1940s dresses and suits, 1930’s shoes, and 1950’s hats, alongside furs, men’s shirts, and rare one-off finds.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The jury also heard about how Tex sold Diane's expensive clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and furs in an estate sale a little more than two months after her death and then a month after that, auctioned off her jewelry to the highest bidder.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The game allows players to choose different skins for Batman, as well as Catwoman and other characters, from various points in the Dark Knight’s media history.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lab studies suggest seals might even distinguish between the movements of different types of fish.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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And when the vacuum seals were available, Johnson said, LivaNova did not install them on four of the five loaner devices at KU Med.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dressed in head-to-toe black, both mother and daughter wore button-up dress coats, wide-brim hats, and tights; even the backs of their outfits featured a matching pleated detail.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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