hold (in)

verb

Definition of hold (in)next
as in to hide

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold (in)
  1. hide
  2. conceal
  3. veil
  4. mask
  5. obscure
  6. cloak
Verb
  • Instead of hiding the internal mechanism, the design makes the mechanical elements part of the experience — allowing users to see, feel, and interact with the structure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor built a career out of being fully, unapologetically herself, rarely hiding behind the cloak of fame with an unrelenting focus on her pursuits.
    — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of hide
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  • Jordan sewed sage green curtains to conceal additional storage spaces and further brighten the space.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, repeated or deliberate attempts to conceal or falsify a bettor's location are treated differently.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conceal
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  • Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Okay, good veiled Alexa/Siri reference.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2026
Definition of veil
Verb
  • The textured uppers also mask the look of scratches and scuffs.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That raw innocence would prove crucial to Zai’s character, who experiences a gamut of violations masked as privilege.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of mask
Verb
  • Orwell was exploring the roles that euphemism, tangled syntax, and dying metaphors can play in obscuring the true intentions of a totalitarian state.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Last week, OpenAI began rolling out its latest model, Astra, which performs better but obscures more of its internal processes.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of obscure
Verb
  • This wasn’t a real protection strategy; this was a symbolic update cloaked in the appearance of safety that ultimately breeds cynicism toward the brand.
    — Titania Jordan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Falcon 9 rose into blue morning skies — something of a rarity for California's central coast, which is often cloaked in fog.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of cloak
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“Hold (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20%28in%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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