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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in to obscure
to keep secret or shut off from view
he tried to hide his criminal past she hid the cat's litter box behind a screen
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
threatened to hide the boys with his cane if he ever found them on his property again
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
seal hides are used by Eskimos to make footwear, boats, shelters, bags, and clothing
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as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hide
Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But after no one saw hide nor hair of the kid — not to mention his Secret Service detail — conspiracy theories went wild.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The production also uses camera hides, which are little walls placed to obscure pathways for cameras throughout the villa.
—Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
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Nor the tiny community of Marokopa, on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand’s North Island, near the campsite, one of many where Phillips and his three children – Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10 and Ember, 9 – are believed to have been hiding out for almost four years.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But after no one saw hide nor hair of the kid — not to mention his Secret Service detail — conspiracy theories went wild.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Early on, Havstad-Casad and her team cobbled together pallets of hides, shipping them to a tannery in Wisconsin and then down to manufacturers in Los Angeles or León, Mexico.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The production also uses camera hides, which are little walls placed to obscure pathways for cameras throughout the villa.
—Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
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Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
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The fun, fluffy accessory was decidedly retro, conjuring the kind of brightly colored dyed pelt bags sold by Blumarine or Juicy Couture in the 1990s.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the performative male has been mocked online for appearing inauthentic, Rosen and Park see it as a net positive that men are making an effort to develop genuine taste and veer away from leather recliners with cup holders and T-shirts as pillowcases.—
Viv Chen,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dandruff is a common skin condition in which itchy flakes break away from the scalp, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mixer's bowl boasts a distinctive walnut shade and wood grain pattern, and its food-safe seal means the bowl works hard (and looks good doing it).—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile on the South Shore this week, an injured seal with a shark bite washed up on a Duxbury beach.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through the closet door—and a layer of winter coats—I’ve managed to overhear that the 2025 Emmys are on Sunday.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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