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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a covert little hideaway that provides a lot of privacy
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a covert operation to provide aid to the rebels
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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
set up a covert from which to watch wildlife without being detected
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as in grove
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
the rabbit rushed to the safety of the nearest covert
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Recent Examples of covert
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The film follows cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), who lifts secret files about the existence of aliens from Wardex, a covert non-government organization that used to employ him.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Renaissance alchemists kept their work covert, and few alchemical recipes have survived to modern times.
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Cnn,
The Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
That's on-field covert candy-eatin' at its finest.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The film follows cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), who lifts secret files about the existence of aliens from Wardex, a covert non-government organization that used to employ him.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
These service members may otherwise be higher earners and may have a larger pre-tax retirement account to covert.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Renaissance alchemists kept their work covert, and few alchemical recipes have survived to modern times.
—
Cnn,
The Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covert
Adjective
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
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That was a concern because other research has indicated the Chinese government has, at times, delayed public disclosure of vulnerabilities submitted to the program so they could later be used in clandestine cyberattacks.
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The screening usually focusses on clandestine hanky-panky, but this season the girls’ irreverence was so abundant that the producers treated them to an unprecedented second viewing night.
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Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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Pakistani security forces carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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The Shelter Island porch stretches the entire width of the house, which nestles in a grove of trees about 250 feet from the shore.
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But all of it—the estate, the vineyards, the olive groves, the food, and the pace—is part of the same story.
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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
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The case stemmed from a 2022 FBI undercover operation where agents posed as real estate developers interested in building a convention center hotel in downtown Jackson, the outlet reported.
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Following her cover story about going undercover as a high school student, Leibrock worked for SN&R a few more years before joining the staff at The Bee.
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Regardless, the small lady leads Paula right to Dennis’ lair.
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But what was more notable was that the sandwich shop had a portal to a wizard's lair, which is where the Russo kids trained to become the only standing wizard family.
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Many hedges, bushes, and trees can block sight lines, so even the nosiest of neighbors will be forced to mind their own business.
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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
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“Covert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covert. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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