SECRETED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in hidden

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verb

past tense of secrete

as in concealed

to put into a hiding place the police found the weapon secreted under the driver's seat of the getaway car

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In this event, the antibodies can grab onto molecules dangling off the outside of the egg as well as molecules secreted by the egg. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 That is until the Secret Service—acting on intelligence about a possible assassination attempt by Iranian proxies—secreted the president off Air Force One on July 8, 2026. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 The last ceremony of the retreat was with 5-MeO-DMT, a powerful and fast acting psychedelic secreted from a toad. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Plus, distinct amounts of calcium and other ions, along with differences in how the slimes are secreted — give rise to the five varieties of mucus. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 The pancreas, which lies between the liver and the stomach, makes special enzymes that are secreted into the intestines after a meal to help break down food particles. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Some peptides are naturally produced in the body, such as insulin; which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that decreases blood sugar levels. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Within a year after moving in, the couple discovered the original house plans that had been secreted away. — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Inside the trap-like leaf, digestive enzymes are secreted to break down the prey and absorb its nutrients. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for secreted

Adjective

Eight venues are interconnected by hidden passageways, secret entrances, and whimsical performances.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The crust of the tangible world peels away, and hidden spiritual and moral realities become prominent and unmistakable.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of hidden

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This sonic machine—a pneumatic system operated by wind and air—is partially concealed inside walls.

— Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
Villarreal Ortiz obtained permanent residence by falsely identifying his aunt, a naturalized American citizen, as his mother and later concealed that deception when applying for citizenship, prosecutors say.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of concealed

Adjective

The atmosphere is dark and subterranean, a Batcave of wellness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
However, the price does account for an 875-square-foot subterranean addition installed in 2021, as well as a pool and cabin tacked onto the land in 2020.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of subterranean

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In the series, a young man buried in debt takes a part-time job paying 50 times the minimum wage, at a staffing agency where every shift could kill him.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The inspiration buried here is that, if nothing else, the Gators adjusted.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of buried

Adjective

Fossil saw a 57% lift in brand recall among users exposed to Fossil creative across premium video inventory versus unexposed users.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
In the unexposed areas, the biogel stem cell mixture remains, and this is where the potential for creating a functional human liver resides.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

Definition of unexposed

Adjective

Many of the documents contained classified information for executive intelligence briefings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
The release also included records tracing the origins of the classified investigation into the documents and investigators’ preparations for a possible search and trial.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of classified

Adjective

Matas Buzelis showed improved urgency and efficiency in putting his head down to get to the rim, scoring 10 of his 14 points inside the restricted area.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The airline does not allow travelers with pets to sit in exit rows, bulkhead seats, or other seats with restricted underseat storage.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

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