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as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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Recent Examples of secrets
But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
In cryptography, when people are trying to avoid revealing their secrets, proofs are not always so simple—but a new result significantly closes this gap.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Bottling the secrets to her dishes is something patrons requested often during the business’ nearly 30 years in operation at the Brownsboro Center.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
But federal law enforcement documents obtained by CNN suggest her son harbored dark secrets.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
If Nintendo keeps a padlock on its secrets, then Miyamoto’s mind is a bank vault.
—Chris Plante, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Riegler was the subject of a the New York Times profile on February 8, and shared some of her secrets of longevity.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Paulina Porizkova is exposing some dark secrets of the high-fashion world, claiming that her rise to superstardom was paved with uncomfortable encounters.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
In post-post-war American culture, suburbs and small towns are more often than not a stage for secrets, sorrows, scandals and satire.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
In cryptography, when people are trying to avoid revealing their secrets, proofs are not always so simple—but a new result significantly closes this gap.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Bottling the secrets to her dishes is something patrons requested often during the business’ nearly 30 years in operation at the Brownsboro Center.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
But federal law enforcement documents obtained by CNN suggest her son harbored dark secrets.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
If Nintendo keeps a padlock on its secrets, then Miyamoto’s mind is a bank vault.
—Chris Plante, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Riegler was the subject of a the New York Times profile on February 8, and shared some of her secrets of longevity.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Paulina Porizkova is exposing some dark secrets of the high-fashion world, claiming that her rise to superstardom was paved with uncomfortable encounters.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
In post-post-war American culture, suburbs and small towns are more often than not a stage for secrets, sorrows, scandals and satire.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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It’s gotten some more action, some deeper mysteries.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plenty of patients have guessed all along that being a carrier could explain mysteries about their health, Sid said.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Music lovers have gone so far as to assign feelings to the keys that songs are played in.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cortina d’Ampezzo is perched in the Veneto region and can be reached from several major gateways, including Venice and Milan, by train or car.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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China’s Hong Kong and Macau affairs office issued a scathing criticism of the Panama Supreme Court’s ruling that CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal-adjacent ports is unconstitutional—further ramping up international rhetoric surrounding the future of the gateways.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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