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
Talia Kaplan, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement After Moro’s death, Fabione is in hiding, and his ever-loyal friend Toni forges passport documents to aid his escape, in exchange for Moro’s complete, uncensored memoirs in the Red Brigade’s possession.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Rushdie went into hiding and remained under police supervision for nearly a decade.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Rumors abounded about where Fossett went into hiding Frank Fossett was gone but hardly forgotten.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Tidy environments offer fewer hiding spots for bed bugs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
When Hilton’s private video was shared and profited from without her consent, there were no laws to protect her, only an avalanche of shame that tried to put her into hiding.
—Hannah Shewan Stevens, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
There is no hiding from the fact that Gyokeres has been underwhelming for Arsenal in the Premier League this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether winter clothing needs to go in storage or spring styles are coming out of hiding, these nine products can make closet organization much easier.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
In the late 1700s, when the Spanish built missions nearby at San Juan Bautista, Santa Clara, Carmel and Santa Cruz, natives often fled to avoid cruel conditions, tribal leaders have noted, hiding on Sargent Ranch, in the hills of Pacheco Pass, and other remote locations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
American citizens with no criminal record are in hiding.
—Angela Pelster, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
With an all-star cast and a memorable soundtrack, this Oscar-winning Pixar hit uses thrilling action sequences to tell the story of a family trying to live normal lives while hiding their superpowers.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Thus enters Workman at Booth’s house where Mason and Jessie are hiding.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The site’s huge inventory is organized into countless sections, and the best deals to shop are hiding in a hush-hush one.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Gabby is hiding a few secrets as well, that boil down to money troubles and a dissatisfaction with the way her supposedly glamorous life has turned out.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Even worse, many of the things hiding in your attic aren’t just poorly stored—they’re really not worth holding onto at all.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Survivors who endured ghettos, camps, and years in hiding as children are now forced to choose between groceries and medical care in the final years of their lives.
—Talia Kaplan, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement After Moro’s death, Fabione is in hiding, and his ever-loyal friend Toni forges passport documents to aid his escape, in exchange for Moro’s complete, uncensored memoirs in the Red Brigade’s possession.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Rushdie went into hiding and remained under police supervision for nearly a decade.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Rumors abounded about where Fossett went into hiding Frank Fossett was gone but hardly forgotten.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Tidy environments offer fewer hiding spots for bed bugs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
When Hilton’s private video was shared and profited from without her consent, there were no laws to protect her, only an avalanche of shame that tried to put her into hiding.
—Hannah Shewan Stevens, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
There is no hiding from the fact that Gyokeres has been underwhelming for Arsenal in the Premier League this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether winter clothing needs to go in storage or spring styles are coming out of hiding, these nine products can make closet organization much easier.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The novel is described as a reimagination of Cinderella, with Sophie and Benedict meeting at a masquerade ball, with Sophie hiding her identity because of her role as a maid.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
In the late 1700s, when the Spanish built missions nearby at San Juan Bautista, Santa Clara, Carmel and Santa Cruz, natives often fled to avoid cruel conditions, tribal leaders have noted, hiding on Sargent Ranch, in the hills of Pacheco Pass, and other remote locations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
American citizens with no criminal record are in hiding.
—Angela Pelster, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
With an all-star cast and a memorable soundtrack, this Oscar-winning Pixar hit uses thrilling action sequences to tell the story of a family trying to live normal lives while hiding their superpowers.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Thus enters Workman at Booth’s house where Mason and Jessie are hiding.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The site’s huge inventory is organized into countless sections, and the best deals to shop are hiding in a hush-hush one.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Gabby is hiding a few secrets as well, that boil down to money troubles and a dissatisfaction with the way her supposedly glamorous life has turned out.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Even worse, many of the things hiding in your attic aren’t just poorly stored—they’re really not worth holding onto at all.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 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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“Hiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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