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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
Lebedev also mentioned that the dozens of production secrets and a number of patented solutions were used in the manufacture of reactor units.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Both teenagers are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
Ethan made it to a lake with its own dark secrets.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Chae-ni’s resurrection is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong (True Beauty’s Cha Eun-woo), a new employee at the local city hall who has secrets of his own.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
This venerable man of few words, the family’s tutelary figure, seems to conceal heavy secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Ancient Greek names come to him like any other English word to look for clues to medical secrets.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The people running the computers won’t release their secrets about how teams are really ranked.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Years later, the teenaged Daughter lets in a woman from the outside, which causes chaos in their relationship and reveals some unpleasant secrets.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Both teenagers are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
Ethan made it to a lake with its own dark secrets.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Chae-ni’s resurrection is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong (True Beauty’s Cha Eun-woo), a new employee at the local city hall who has secrets of his own.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
This venerable man of few words, the family’s tutelary figure, seems to conceal heavy secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Ancient Greek names come to him like any other English word to look for clues to medical secrets.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The people running the computers won’t release their secrets about how teams are really ranked.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Years later, the teenaged Daughter lets in a woman from the outside, which causes chaos in their relationship and reveals some unpleasant secrets.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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The axolotl is one of evolution’s greatest biological mysteries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Key size Larger keys make adding machines easier to use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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To take back control, companies have to give up on walled gardens and build gateways.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Data from travel booking platform TrainPal shows that in April, purchases by UK residents of Eurostar tickets to France jumped 42% month-over-month and rose 25% year-over-year.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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