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as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight
your choice of the oven for the concealment of the money was unwise
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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
cave-riddled mountains that offer a multitude of concealments where a fugitive could hide indefinitely
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Recent Examples of concealment
But concealment is expensive, and the regime is out of money.
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Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
So far, all she has been charged with is concealment of a human corpse.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The resulting criminal penalties would attach to anyone who conspired in that concealment.
—Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
The desire to conduct their duties without facing additional threats absolutely justifies a discussion on whether facial concealment is appropriate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Amanda and Steven pleaded guilty to concealment of a human corpse in September 2024, PIX11 reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Professionalism, as most people experience it, is a language of concealment.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In communities ravaged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, concealment has become a survival strategy.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
So far, all she has been charged with is concealment of a human corpse.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The resulting criminal penalties would attach to anyone who conspired in that concealment.
—Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
The desire to conduct their duties without facing additional threats absolutely justifies a discussion on whether facial concealment is appropriate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Amanda and Steven pleaded guilty to concealment of a human corpse in September 2024, PIX11 reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Professionalism, as most people experience it, is a language of concealment.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In communities ravaged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, concealment has become a survival strategy.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concealment
Noun
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Meanwhile, opposition leaders who had been in hiding for months are beginning to step back into the public eye.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rushdie went into hiding with around the clock police protection for 10 years.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Guests settle into plush dining chairs and couchette-style hideouts for exquisite suppers in Art Deco interiors, all while the train trundles through the British countryside.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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After the unmasking at the end, Maya and Gregory have this very intimate embrace in the underground hideout.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grab this under-$50 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Built into an old limestone quarry, the winery felt like a Bond villain’s secret lair—sleek, subterranean, and wildly impressive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is no cabal of pinkos sitting in a secret lair deciding to make Wikipedia a left-leaning entity.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This setup also revealed that hydrogen peroxide secretion is crucial to boost resilience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners that don't raise blood sugar or insulin secretion.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to the San Diego Bird Alliance, the western snowy plover lays its eggs in loose sand with little cover along the Pacific coastline, leaving its nest largely unprotected from high tides and weather.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Squirrels, other rodents and a variety of birds typically do the caching, storing the acorns to be eaten later when conditions soften the outer shell.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Concealment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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