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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
The case raises urgent questions about accountability, national security, and the influence of unelected business figures inside the federal system—and whether Americans have a right to know what secrets they’re being trusted with.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The series follows a Louvre art restorer who uncovers a cursed Mesopotamian mask tied to the storm god Baal Phegor, drawing her into a web of disappearances and dark secrets.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The sensational turn in the case fueled breathless news coverage as the public became hungry for any revelation about the brothers’ motives or the dark secrets that had been festering inside the Menendez family home.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Fresh from their world premiere in Toronto, director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and actor Josh O’Connor will share the secrets of Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Knives Out murder-mystery starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The longform story included a plot in which Marge was set to share government secrets with the National Security Agency (NSA), and instead found a surprise.
—Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Unexpected Christmas the film revolves around the romantic entanglements, family secrets, old rivalries — and love — that ensue when the Scott family comes together for a holiday reunion.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
As their bond deepens, Tate must confront dark secrets from Wren’s past and the possibility that love can transcend life and death.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The series follows a Louvre art restorer who uncovers a cursed Mesopotamian mask tied to the storm god Baal Phegor, drawing her into a web of disappearances and dark secrets.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The sensational turn in the case fueled breathless news coverage as the public became hungry for any revelation about the brothers’ motives or the dark secrets that had been festering inside the Menendez family home.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Fresh from their world premiere in Toronto, director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and actor Josh O’Connor will share the secrets of Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Knives Out murder-mystery starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The longform story included a plot in which Marge was set to share government secrets with the National Security Agency (NSA), and instead found a surprise.
—Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Unexpected Christmas the film revolves around the romantic entanglements, family secrets, old rivalries — and love — that ensue when the Scott family comes together for a holiday reunion.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
As their bond deepens, Tate must confront dark secrets from Wren’s past and the possibility that love can transcend life and death.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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Likewise, Rian Johnson is coming to talk about the genre of detective mysteries.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Researchers in Finland have made a significant breakthrough that could unravel one of the biggest mysteries in physics by reaching billionth-level precision in measuring nuclear decay energies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using photons to create keys This technology harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics, using photons—individual particles of light—to create cryptographic keys that are practically impossible to intercept without detection.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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For independents, knowledge and integrity are keys that unlock the shackles of party dogma.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The typhoon and expected backlogs follow a strong August for China’s top ports, with the Shanghai and Ningbo gateways recording their highest-ever monthly container throughput throughout the month despite the massive trade shifts.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fans eligible to purchase tickets will be selected at a later date.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Oct. 2025
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For details and tickets, call 858-451-1200.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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