as in stashing
the placing of something out of sight
fearing that the enemy would soon be upon them, the museum director oversaw the hiding of the most valuable works of art
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as in concealing
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in obscuring
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 lurking
to remain out of sight
he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in whipping
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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Recent Examples of hiding
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Since then, she’s gone into hiding with her husband, praying that ICE will finally leave her alone.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
After González went into exile and Machado went into hiding following the 2024 vote, that relationship became more complicated.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Other opposition figures have emerged after months of hiding and have spoken to international media.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, opposition leaders who had been in hiding for months are beginning to step back into the public eye.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Hinck is part of a volunteer group now helping families already in hiding or at risk.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Dissidents went into hiding, and the few remaining independent news outlets softened their already cautious coverage for fear of being unplugged.
—Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
However, there was no hiding from Volk.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Even so, what a jolt to finally see Duvall’s pale, blond Boo hiding behind a door as though (justly) scared of the spotlight.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Then there are traders uncovering information hiding on websites for a handsome payday.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
So many Latino families are still in hiding.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
And in 1991, Jackson worked to free several hundred citizens hiding in Iraq and Kuwait before the Persian Gulf War.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
More can be spotted hiding in the vegetation between there and the train bridge.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Brian Miller, who was fired in June 2019 for hiding behind his car as the first shots rang out at the school, got his job back with back pay less than a year later after an arbitrator ruled in his favor.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Lancers wore warmups over their game jerseys, hiding their numbers.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
And every one of us has moments of hiding, fear, doubt, and hesitancy.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Since then, she’s gone into hiding with her husband, praying that ICE will finally leave her alone.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
After González went into exile and Machado went into hiding following the 2024 vote, that relationship became more complicated.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Other opposition figures have emerged after months of hiding and have spoken to international media.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, opposition leaders who had been in hiding for months are beginning to step back into the public eye.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Hinck is part of a volunteer group now helping families already in hiding or at risk.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Dissidents went into hiding, and the few remaining independent news outlets softened their already cautious coverage for fear of being unplugged.
—Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
However, there was no hiding from Volk.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The suspect was found hiding in the water of a canal, beneath a dock, and taken into custody.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Even so, what a jolt to finally see Duvall’s pale, blond Boo hiding behind a door as though (justly) scared of the spotlight.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Then there are traders uncovering information hiding on websites for a handsome payday.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
So many Latino families are still in hiding.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
And in 1991, Jackson worked to free several hundred citizens hiding in Iraq and Kuwait before the Persian Gulf War.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
More can be spotted hiding in the vegetation between there and the train bridge.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Brian Miller, who was fired in June 2019 for hiding behind his car as the first shots rang out at the school, got his job back with back pay less than a year later after an arbitrator ruled in his favor.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Lancers wore warmups over their game jerseys, hiding their numbers.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiding
stashing
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Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grab this under-$50 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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