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as in hiding
to put into a hiding place
wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom
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as in obscuring
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence
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Recent Examples of concealing
An advocacy group trying to investigate DOGE’s influence on the Federal Communications Commission accused the FCC of failing to comply with a public records request and of concealing Chairman Brendan Carr’s use of the Signal messaging service.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Trees tower over the cemetery, and branches stretch across the fence, concealing the entrance from passersby.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The World Cup regulation is intended to deter players from concealing potentially abusive or discriminatory remarks from match officials and television cameras.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Designed with thick straps, a chic square neckline, pleated details, and a curved hem that flows away from the body, the silhouette flatters your figure while concealing the midsection.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Elevate their look by concealing their sneakily comfortable drawstring waistband under your favorite sweater or blouse—and voilà, a sophisticated ensemble sans the effort.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Ryan is accused of arranging regular alcohol deliveries to the home, consuming alcohol and marijuana with her daughter, and concealing the teen's drinking from her father, who primarily resided in the basement of the residence, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
One of the defendants, Daniel Sanchez Estrada, was convicted of corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Trees tower over the cemetery, and branches stretch across the fence, concealing the entrance from passersby.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The World Cup regulation is intended to deter players from concealing potentially abusive or discriminatory remarks from match officials and television cameras.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Designed with thick straps, a chic square neckline, pleated details, and a curved hem that flows away from the body, the silhouette flatters your figure while concealing the midsection.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Elevate their look by concealing their sneakily comfortable drawstring waistband under your favorite sweater or blouse—and voilà, a sophisticated ensemble sans the effort.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Ryan is accused of arranging regular alcohol deliveries to the home, consuming alcohol and marijuana with her daughter, and concealing the teen's drinking from her father, who primarily resided in the basement of the residence, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
One of the defendants, Daniel Sanchez Estrada, was convicted of corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealing
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At a moment when business leaders are searching for new engines of economic growth, one of the country’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial forces has been hiding in plain sight.
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More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.
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Also, there are important players coming back from significant injuries, obscuring the picture.
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The lens has a Ri-Pel coating that allows for water and sweat to bead up and slide off the surface, rather than obscuring vision.
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No mother should endure the agony of cremation and/or burying their child.
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It’s been over three decades since Wood was convicted of murdering six young women and girls and burying their bodies near El Paso – crimes for which he was nicknamed the Desert Killer.
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.
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For a Black man to reinforce those same stereotypes, while disguising them as objective commentary, is even more damaging.
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Ukrainian forces can now detect and strike Russian troops day and night, often suppressing positions before infantry move in.
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The migrating dust can move from the African desert more than 5,000 miles westward over the Atlantic and is known for suppressing rainfall and conditions that support hurricanes.
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As a result, the far right has polarized what should be a nuanced debate, in much the same way that some American conservatives turned masking into a form of political sorting.
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Minutes after Iran played to a thrilling, though for Rezaeian and his teammates heartbreaking, 1-1 draw against Egypt, Rezaeian didn’t bother masking his pain.
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“Concealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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