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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
This wasn’t the reassuring notion that transcendence hides within the everyday.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The government hides almost everything.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of clicking a suspicious link in an email, the victim scans a QR code that hides the real destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Simplify your organizational systems like a pro with this under-$20 six pack of fabric storage containers or a cute ottoman that hides clutter.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Traditional models tend to average porosity into a single value, which hides critical details.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Sneak in a Storage Bench A good storage bench is like a good friend who hides all your secrets.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
In season 5, episode 2, Karen hides in the tub with her daughter, Holly, while holding her breath to hide from a demogorgon—this scene truly depicts a mother’s unconditional love.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 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
To verify origin, Oritain has developed a unique and innovative method that analyzes the hides’ isotopic composition.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
His hobbies include playing traditional Native American lacrosse, participating in powwows and tanning deer hides.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The town is under military quarantine as Eleven hides from the authorities.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
This wasn’t the reassuring notion that transcendence hides within the everyday.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The government hides almost everything.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of clicking a suspicious link in an email, the victim scans a QR code that hides the real destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Simplify your organizational systems like a pro with this under-$20 six pack of fabric storage containers or a cute ottoman that hides clutter.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Traditional models tend to average porosity into a single value, which hides critical details.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Sneak in a Storage Bench A good storage bench is like a good friend who hides all your secrets.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
In season 5, episode 2, Karen hides in the tub with her daughter, Holly, while holding her breath to hide from a demogorgon—this scene truly depicts a mother’s unconditional love.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Trapping for fur is not only a wildlife management tool, but turning those wild hides into wearable goods means purchasing one less item from the foreign clothing industry.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 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
To verify origin, Oritain has developed a unique and innovative method that analyzes the hides’ isotopic composition.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
His hobbies include playing traditional Native American lacrosse, participating in powwows and tanning deer hides.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 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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Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 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,
29 Jan. 2026
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The designer noted that no exotic leathers were used in the production of his shoe range.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The beavers provided a supply of warm winter furs.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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From blazers and faux furs to maxi skirts, there are several fashion-forward ways to style this statement accessory.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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Add the grapes to the bowl, and use your fingers to carefully agitate and scrub the skins.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Alpine touring or telemark skis, boots and skins are available to rent at Ute Mountaineer in Aspen.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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The sea ice loss may also lead to more ringed seals gathering in smaller areas of sea ice, which could make polar bear hunting more efficient.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Anthropic seals funding round above $10 billion target.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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