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as in conceals
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in obscures
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in whips
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 pelts
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 leathers
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hides
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
This deep, rich shade of onyx hides the RX’s peculiar body lines the same way a black T-shirt slims down a belly full of beer.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 1995 film, Carrey’s pet detective character hides inside a fake rhinocerous to spy on unscrupulous types in a safari setting.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This luggage expands to allow for greater packing space, and its custom design hides potential scratches and scuffs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The slim knife carries an even slimmer ballpoint pen cartridge that hides away near the rounded tip of the handle.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
At the time, Gentry was intrigued by the traditional footwear found in her own culture, which are typically made of soft hides, and historically worn for everything from hunting to powwow ceremonies.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The character is haunted by childhood trauma and addicted to painkillers, and in one early scene, the masked man takes his shotgun and hides in a motel room closet, lying down and seeking comfort.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Rather than letting these hides rot, they can be turned into leather, a durable, breathable and biodegradable high-performance material.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
This deep, rich shade of onyx hides the RX’s peculiar body lines the same way a black T-shirt slims down a belly full of beer.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 1995 film, Carrey’s pet detective character hides inside a fake rhinocerous to spy on unscrupulous types in a safari setting.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This luggage expands to allow for greater packing space, and its custom design hides potential scratches and scuffs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The slim knife carries an even slimmer ballpoint pen cartridge that hides away near the rounded tip of the handle.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
The waste from a single large agave piña can produce enough biopolymers to co-formulate the retannage — an additional treatment after tanning where leather is exposed to chemicals or natural agents to fine-tune its feel — of roughly 80 hides.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
At the time, Gentry was intrigued by the traditional footwear found in her own culture, which are typically made of soft hides, and historically worn for everything from hunting to powwow ceremonies.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The character is haunted by childhood trauma and addicted to painkillers, and in one early scene, the masked man takes his shotgun and hides in a motel room closet, lying down and seeking comfort.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Rather than letting these hides rot, they can be turned into leather, a durable, breathable and biodegradable high-performance material.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hides
Noun
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The jury also heard about how Tex sold Diane's expensive clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and furs in an estate sale a little more than two months after her death and then a month after that, auctioned off her jewelry to the highest bidder.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In central dining tents, more blankets and furs make for a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Potato skins were on the cookline two days after the discard date.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remove everything from your entryway — shoes, coats, bags, keys, mail, all of it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather gear.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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