as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
when a gang of hoods started hanging out in front of the store, customers went elsewhere
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as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
counterfeiters conducting their affairs under a hood of secrecy
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Recent Examples of hood
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Heavier synthetic insulation keeps your torso toasty, while lighter insulation in the sleeves and hood adds more dexterity and mobility.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
Matt Baer has spent nearly two years under the hood at Stitch Fix Inc. — first rationalizing and then building a new foundation for the AI and human-powered styling service that sends users looks to try on at home.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The seems to be an emerging trend of showcasing a brand's logo on a vehicle, such as the hood, which Mercedes-Maybach has done with its SL convertible.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 June 2025
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Many of the individuals, including some concealing their faces with masks and hoods, appeared to be filming the cruiser with cell phones.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Heavier synthetic insulation keeps your torso toasty, while lighter insulation in the sleeves and hood adds more dexterity and mobility.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
Matt Baer has spent nearly two years under the hood at Stitch Fix Inc. — first rationalizing and then building a new foundation for the AI and human-powered styling service that sends users looks to try on at home.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The seems to be an emerging trend of showcasing a brand's logo on a vehicle, such as the hood, which Mercedes-Maybach has done with its SL convertible.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 June 2025
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“Hood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hood. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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