kid (oneself)

verb

Definition of kid (oneself)next
as in to conceal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kid (oneself)
  1. conceal
  2. veil
  3. hide
  4. obscure
  5. contradict
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  • Two members of the White supremacist group, whose identities are concealed through masks, sunglasses and baseball caps, are seated in front of her, while numerous others are seated behind or standing alongside her.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Dugan was accused of obstructing official Department of Homeland Security removal proceedings and knowingly concealing an undocumented man from immigration authorities at a courthouse in April 2025 while serving as a Milwaukee County Circuit judge.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of conceal
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  • Okay, good veiled Alexa/Siri reference.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2026
  • Maddie attempts to maintain a good-girl façade veiling dangerous inner turmoil, while picture-perfect recipe videos mask an unsettling desperation for fame.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Definition of veil
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  • Designers now hide microwaves in drawers, pantries, or built-ins for a cleaner look.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Thus, the light of much larger and brighter red dwarf stars is incredibly effective at hiding white dwarfs.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of hide
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  • While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of obscure
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  • Importantly, Trump’s announcement on Monday also contradicted pledges by some of his top officials not to charge tolls in the strait.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • There were three men in the car with Araujo at the time who contradict that scenario, according to their lawyer.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of contradict
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“Kid (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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