kid (oneself)

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Verb
  • The indictment follows a probe by House Republicans into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic that scrutinized Morens’ email communications and accused him of intentionally concealing records.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Police found the device concealed in the vehicle’s wheel well before the investigation was turned over to the department’s Detective Bureau, Podgorski said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The exhibition moves through a sequence of narrow corridors and intimate chambers, where surfaces are partially veiled.
    Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike the cardinals’ criticism of Trump in the 60 Minutes interview, Leo’s criticism of the administration was much more veiled.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The rookie center fielder didn’t bother to hide his delight, jumping and shouting in celebration.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Carie Hallford was sentenced to 30 years for her role in a scheme that involved hiding nearly 200 decomposing bodies.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • All of that mythology, though, can obscure the real story.
    Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • During their investigation, police found evidence that contradicted Kirby's explanation.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The survey also surfaced enduring public concerns over the police shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014 and the 13-month delay under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel before the public release of body camera footage videos contradicting police statements.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Kid (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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