as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a hidden beach that very few know how to get to
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in suppressed
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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Recent Examples of hidden
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In the second film, the plucky wayfinder journeys back into the deep sea to find a hidden island and break a curse.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
In The History of Every Thing, Popular Science uncovers the hidden stories and surprising origins behind everyday things.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Integration is one of the biggest hidden costs of deploying new technology, and a humanoid that can’t communicate with a warehouse management system is dependent on being told what to do in person, over and over again.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In the second film, the plucky wayfinder journeys back into the deep sea to find a hidden island and break a curse.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
In The History of Every Thing, Popular Science uncovers the hidden stories and surprising origins behind everyday things.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hidden
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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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An off-duty officer spotted suspicious behavior that led TSA to discover a knife concealed inside a prosthetic leg at airport security.
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According to Woodward, some emails in question -- which had their senders and recipients concealed -- were redacted to protect the names of victims.
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Oracle Park’s spacious dimensions and San Francisco’s chilly climate have suppressed home runs for more than two decades, but this was a true no-doubt blast that cleared the left-center field fence by plenty of feet.
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In effect, the program was suppressed and hidden rather than truly removed.
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After Tyler Soderstrom drew a walk, the A’s Jonah Heim snuck an opposite-field single past the outstretched dive of third baseman Matt Chapman.
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Julia snuck some matchstick carrots into the potato mixture, then blew my socks off with a punchy, springy topping of feta, mint, dill, and chives.
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Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered outdoor spot for a few hours each day.
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However, at least 7,500 remain missing buried under the rubble, the Palestinian health ministry told CNN on June 28.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Messi’s blistering form has masked the genuine quality in the squad, with the likes of Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández eagerly waiting in the wings to make their mark on the tournament.
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The team’s issues in the scoring area during real time were masked by scoring two goals off corner kicks.
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But a trap lurked within that framework.
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What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike.
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hidden. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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