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Recent Examples of secreted
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Queens are raised eating royal jelly secreted from the glands of worker bees and scientists have long believed diet was the main key to making a monarch.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
The authors may even be right about the growing evidence for the existence of God secreted away in the latest science.
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Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Amylin is hormone co-secreted with insulin in the pancreas to suppress appetite and reduce food intake.
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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Finally, like mealy bugs, the honeydew secreted by aphids can encourage the growth of sooty mold and fungus.
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Jon Vanzile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
However, what distinguishes dragon’s blood from sap that flows steadily within the vascular system of many trees is that Dracaena’s red resin is secreted externally solely in response to damage, like actual blood.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Or, to put it in terms the Patriots understood, roughly 200,000 musket balls of metal were secreted away.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Queens are raised eating royal jelly secreted from the glands of worker bees and scientists have long believed diet was the main key to making a monarch.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
The authors may even be right about the growing evidence for the existence of God secreted away in the latest science.
—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.
—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Amylin is hormone co-secreted with insulin in the pancreas to suppress appetite and reduce food intake.
—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Finally, like mealy bugs, the honeydew secreted by aphids can encourage the growth of sooty mold and fungus.
—
Jon Vanzile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
However, what distinguishes dragon’s blood from sap that flows steadily within the vascular system of many trees is that Dracaena’s red resin is secreted externally solely in response to damage, like actual blood.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secreted
Adjective
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
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Then the four co-owners emerge from the wine shop, waving wine bottles concealed in brown paper bags.
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These rolling carts can add organization to any room in your home, and these rich-looking cabinets keep items contained and concealed.
Adjective
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Nearby, the subterranean Cisternerne gallery offers an eerie, atmospheric art experience in former water reservoirs.
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One type of subterranean termite worth noting is the Formosan termite (Coptotermes formosanus).
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What was left of other buildings were buried under piles of their own debris.
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Long ago, the blue-skinned inhabitants committed genocide against a race of purple-skinned aliens and buried their bones beneath the earth, an event in which Krem was involved.
Adjective
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Fossil saw a 57% lift in brand recall among users exposed to Fossil creative across premium video inventory versus unexposed users.
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In the unexposed areas, the biogel stem cell mixture remains, and this is where the potential for creating a functional human liver resides.
Adjective
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Although many details remain classified, the aircraft is widely believed to incorporate next-generation stealth materials, advanced networking capabilities, digital mission systems, and the ability to integrate with unmanned platforms.
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The soldier collected $400,000 on the back of the classified information.
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Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
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The first, and most obvious, is the growing sense of an emergent player empowerment era, one in which the line between restricted and unrestricted free agency continues to blur.
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“Secreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secreted. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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