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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
Marlowe is torn between helping the detectives and protecting the family’s privacy and their secrets.
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
And that each one of those secrets leads to many more.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
And the tracking device attached to his dorsal fin is helping researchers uncover secrets about the elusive apex predator.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Parker has his own secrets, and is easily the most compelling character in the series.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This nail concealer is one of my best kept beauty secrets.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officials can compel you to use biometrics more easily in some contexts than reveal memorized secrets.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Wei’s attorneys recommended a sentence of less than three years, arguing their client was an emotionally stunted loner who’d been manipulated by a Chinese spy, but who had only turned over basic information about an outdated ship rather than highly classified military secrets.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
And that each one of those secrets leads to many more.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
And the tracking device attached to his dorsal fin is helping researchers uncover secrets about the elusive apex predator.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Parker has his own secrets, and is easily the most compelling character in the series.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This nail concealer is one of my best kept beauty secrets.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officials can compel you to use biometrics more easily in some contexts than reveal memorized secrets.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Wei’s attorneys recommended a sentence of less than three years, arguing their client was an emotionally stunted loner who’d been manipulated by a Chinese spy, but who had only turned over basic information about an outdated ship rather than highly classified military secrets.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
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How much hope is left in the search for answers to the many remaining mysteries of the universe?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of why and how these gentle giants make such challenging journeys, their migrations remind us of how interconnected the ecosystems that surround us are.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Empty Pockets And Secure Hardware Every Time Small metal items left in pockets—coins, hairpins, keys—can slip into tight spaces and damage internal components or the drain system.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Top American universities that serve as gateways to leadership could both broaden access and strengthen meritocratic norms in admissions by focusing more heavily on indicators of academic potential and reducing preferences that primarily track family income.—
Raj Chetty,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cushman & Wakefield executives Brian Lagomarsino and Chad Arnold are seeking tenants for the building, which is at one of the key gateways into downtown Walnut Creek and the BART station area.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Tickets MilanoCortina2026 ticketing app also has a resale platform where fans can buy or sell tickets or transfer them to different attendees.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And to celebrate Santana’s achievement, a friend purchased tickets for the annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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