SECRETION Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

secretion

noun

si-ˈkrē-shən

Definition of secretion

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 CosRx’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, built on 96% snail secretion filtrate, is now a shorthand product for the entire category. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The primary effect of vitamin D is to improve the secretion of insulin by beta-cells in the pancreas, according to Anastassios Pittas, MD, senior author of the study and chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Tufts Medical Center. — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2026 Women in ancient Rome used toad secretions to murder their husbands; 16th-century Italian chemists laced salts with toad toxins for poisoning the food of enemies. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 Several studies have found that snail mucus secretions can kill bacteria and prevent skin infections from worsening, especially when applied to wounds. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for secretion

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Noun

To maximize space and effortlessly declutter, the top swivels open to reveal a roomy 35-inch compartment perfect for stashing throws, books, and games.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of stashing

Noun

Even the most public of deaths among the most publicly gay of people often still remain in hiding, though Charleson wasn’t out himself.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
There is little hiding from rugby’s complicated relationships that have needed to weave around MND.

— Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiding

Noun

Chun sentenced Williams to the maximum 25 years to life for second-degree murder, plus a consecutive one-to-three year sentence for concealment of a corpse.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of concealment

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