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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Snail mucin, the thick and slimy secretion produced by the invertebrates, emerged in skin care back in the late ’80s and ’90s as treatments for warts, acnes and even calluses on the body.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Staying Hydrated Flu can cause dehydration through fever, nasal secretions, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
This had the effect of restoring communication between the dopamine neurons and the striatum, leading to the normal secretion of neuroprotective factors.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Unlike our skin secretions, ear wax is more protected and therefore offers a more pure read on our sebum composition.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Staying Hydrated Flu can cause dehydration through fever, nasal secretions, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
This had the effect of restoring communication between the dopamine neurons and the striatum, leading to the normal secretion of neuroprotective factors.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Unlike our skin secretions, ear wax is more protected and therefore offers a more pure read on our sebum composition.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
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“Secretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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