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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
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The haziness of the energy balance hides this brief imbalance, which allows the virtual particles to influence the real world.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Beneath its polished image, the academy hides disturbing practices, using hallucinogens and psychological conditioning to strip students of their trauma — and often, their very sense of self.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The province of València hides true treasures among mountains, rivers, and vineyards.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Knox’s husband Robinson is in the driver seat, her mother is in the passenger seat, and Knox hides underneath a blanket next to her daughter’s car seat, afraid to be seen.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Echidna, mother of monsters, here depicted as a greenish, redheaded snake woman, hides from the Olympians in a cave.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
In Wake, Astin will play Cassie, the social sibling of the bunch who hides her grief behind her warmth, wit and need to keep up appearances.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, in dramatic fashion, Emily overhears this discussion but hides instead of calling him out.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our hides quietly power global luxury brands, yet Nigeria itself is rarely acknowledged as a source.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Early on, Havstad-Casad and her team cobbled together pallets of hides, shipping them to a tannery in Wisconsin and then down to manufacturers in Los Angeles or León, Mexico.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The production also uses camera hides, which are little walls placed to obscure pathways for cameras throughout the villa.
—Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
Spence’s mother sewed his clothes, often using the hides of elk hunted by his father.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Target’s sale has discounts on thousands of storage furniture pieces, like this soft and roomy fleece bench with a lift-top and this cabinet that discreetly hides and deodorizes trash cans.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The haziness of the energy balance hides this brief imbalance, which allows the virtual particles to influence the real world.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Beneath its polished image, the academy hides disturbing practices, using hallucinogens and psychological conditioning to strip students of their trauma — and often, their very sense of self.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The province of València hides true treasures among mountains, rivers, and vineyards.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Knox’s husband Robinson is in the driver seat, her mother is in the passenger seat, and Knox hides underneath a blanket next to her daughter’s car seat, afraid to be seen.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Echidna, mother of monsters, here depicted as a greenish, redheaded snake woman, hides from the Olympians in a cave.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
In Wake, Astin will play Cassie, the social sibling of the bunch who hides her grief behind her warmth, wit and need to keep up appearances.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, in dramatic fashion, Emily overhears this discussion but hides instead of calling him out.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our hides quietly power global luxury brands, yet Nigeria itself is rarely acknowledged as a source.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Early on, Havstad-Casad and her team cobbled together pallets of hides, shipping them to a tannery in Wisconsin and then down to manufacturers in Los Angeles or León, Mexico.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The production also uses camera hides, which are little walls placed to obscure pathways for cameras throughout the villa.
—Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
Spence’s mother sewed his clothes, often using the hides of elk hunted by his father.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
Noun
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Things take a sad turn, though, when a band of marauders wearing masks and animal pelts charge towards the boat and open fire, hitting Cooper in the chest with an arrow.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
28 Sep. 2025
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Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sultry summer colors like aloe green, freesia and rose gold, along with shiny metallic leathers, are prominent across the evening assortment.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ros was especially proud of this space, where seven artisans work on bags and furs.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the 1991 blockbuster based on Thomas Harris’ 1988 bestseller, a character known as Buffalo Bill murders and skins women, eerily echoing Gein’s mode of operation.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gein said that he was motivated by the desire to make a full-body suit out of these women’s skins, planning to occupy them and become his mother reincarnated.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are other nods to the house codes, like the billowing backs on the jackets and coats, or the peacoat.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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