SECRETION Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

secretion

noun

si-ˈkrē-shən

Definition of secretion next

as in stashing

the placing of something out of sight the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake

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Recent Examples of secretion It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate (yep, a mucus snails produce). —

Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026 Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion. —

María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 Lac and lacquer Lac, a resinous substance used for decorations, is made from the secretion of the tiny lac insect, Laccifer lacca. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026 Digestive muscle contractions dwindle, as does digestive secretion production. —

Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secretion

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Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026