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 Wild beavers went extinct in the UK around 400 years ago, as humans hunted them for their fur, meat and scent gland secretions, which have a musky, vanilla-like fragrance and were used as food flavoring and in perfumes. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 The secretion of insulin, for instance, prepares the body for the change in glucose levels caused by incoming food. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 Lab tests showed that the plants without the active inceptin receptor failed to emit this volatile blend when exposed to either the synthetic In11 peptide or actual caterpillar oral secretions. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026 The secretions plug up pathways, especially in the lungs and pancreas. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for secretion

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Noun

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

Definition of stashing

Noun

Skripal and his daughter are reportedly in hiding, living under new identities to protect their safety.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Insecticidal dust, like that containing diatomaceous earth or boric acid, can be applied in cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Definition of hiding

Noun

Such an approach mirrors a broader trend in modern warfare, where mobility and concealment have become as important as firepower.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
His attorney, Erias Lukwago, was taken from his house and later charged with an offense related to the concealment of treason.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of concealment

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