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
This setup also revealed that hydrogen peroxide secretion is crucial to boost resilience.
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners that don't raise blood sugar or insulin secretion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
But the process can also lead to more insulin secretion—and drive down weight.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Here’s how modern botany and chemistry are now unpacking the true molecular story behind this remarkable plant secretion.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners that don't raise blood sugar or insulin secretion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
But the process can also lead to more insulin secretion—and drive down weight.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Here’s how modern botany and chemistry are now unpacking the true molecular story behind this remarkable plant secretion.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for secretion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secretion
Noun
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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
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Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tackle the Door Seal and Black Spots The rubber gasket around the door is a favorite hiding spot for mildew.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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After Sidney went into hiding and started a quiet life with her husband Mark (Joel McHale) and kids, her peace is disrupted when yet another killer donning the Ghostface mask arrives.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Even in the small frustrations of daily life, concealment was the rule.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Scientists call this adaptive concealment, the nervous system’s attempt to stay safe in threatening environments.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Squirrels, other rodents and a variety of birds typically do the caching, storing the acorns to be eaten later when conditions soften the outer shell.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Secretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretion. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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