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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
Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
There are wool blankets draped atop cow print chairs, lambskin hides on the bar stools and a casual Dom Perignon on the menu.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Underneath the grid hides a cushion of mushy fill that cradles her head.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Marcelo hides out in a compound run by Dona Sebastiana, played by 78-year-old breakout star Tânia Maria.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Stanwyck proves herself the sexiest of the classic stars, melting the heart of Cooper, whose nerdy demeanor hides his dashingness.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a round on the greens, golfers gravitate toward J’s Restaurant and Bar, a relaxed, classic American spot that hides one of the resort’s most compelling culinary surprises.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Throughout much of the play, Lucila hides her insecurities with conservative clothing and a mousey demeanor.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 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
The products hitting shelves now were manufactured with more expensive hides, subjected to pricier foreign processing and shipped with higher freight costs than last year's merchandise, industry experts said.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Right out of the hides of people who, unlike themselves, work for a living.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
This proprietary method enables verification at multiple stages of production from raw hides to wet blue, wet white and finished hide—without disruption to existing processes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
The town is under military quarantine as Eleven hides from the authorities.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
When season two begins, viewers meet a beautiful young Hispanic woman named Luz (Jeannine Mason), who hides on a boat traveling to a remote island, perhaps in the Caribbean, to make a liquor delivery for a wealthy businessman named Richard Helvig.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
There are wool blankets draped atop cow print chairs, lambskin hides on the bar stools and a casual Dom Perignon on the menu.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Underneath the grid hides a cushion of mushy fill that cradles her head.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Marcelo hides out in a compound run by Dona Sebastiana, played by 78-year-old breakout star Tânia Maria.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Stanwyck proves herself the sexiest of the classic stars, melting the heart of Cooper, whose nerdy demeanor hides his dashingness.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a round on the greens, golfers gravitate toward J’s Restaurant and Bar, a relaxed, classic American spot that hides one of the resort’s most compelling culinary surprises.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Throughout much of the play, Lucila hides her insecurities with conservative clothing and a mousey demeanor.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
Edelman’s long history in the interiors sector goes back to his first job sorting hides at his family’s company Edelman Leather, which his parents bought in 1981 and which eventually became a leading provider of premium leather furniture design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 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
The products hitting shelves now were manufactured with more expensive hides, subjected to pricier foreign processing and shipped with higher freight costs than last year's merchandise, industry experts said.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Right out of the hides of people who, unlike themselves, work for a living.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
This proprietary method enables verification at multiple stages of production from raw hides to wet blue, wet white and finished hide—without disruption to existing processes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
The town is under military quarantine as Eleven hides from the authorities.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
Noun
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
19 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,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Full faux furs are still in the mix, but I was particularly intrigued by its appearance on the trims of the coat.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the international non-profit Fur Free Alliance, more than 1,600 clothing retailers have agreed to stop selling furs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The aim is to create an environment in which bacteria struggle to thrive without damaging the fruit skins.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ground teams will also evaluate whether replaced seals on the rocket will prevent further liquid hydrogen leaks.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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From there, beach goers can go swimming, biking, and even spot seals and sea lions from its shores.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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To score a deal on life-lasting winter coats, travel bags, and even portable snacks, read on to see the top Patagonia promo codes, featuring all the savings and coupons available now.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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