as in stashing
the placing of something out of sight
fearing that the enemy would soon be upon them, the museum director oversaw the hiding of the most valuable works of art
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as in concealing
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in obscuring
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 lurking
to remain out of sight
he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in whipping
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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Recent Examples of hiding
Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
This casserole is inspired by the creamy taste of au gratin potatoes, so your kids won't even notice that there's a leafy green hiding under the Parmesan bread crumb topping.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Police found Mazariegos, who fit the description of the lunatic hiding in the bushes, nearby, according to the probable cause affidavit.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But do not pretend that hiding research somehow benefits science.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Roughly three out of four travelers never wander north or west of the Dublin-Galway line, and only a modest share cross into Northern Ireland at all — a lopsided pattern that makes the region feel like a secret hiding in plain sight.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Even for those who are accepted, there is no hiding.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
No more hiding behind process or excuses.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
On the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Iryna Berezhna immediately went into hiding with her 5-year-old daughter.
—Shahrzad Rasekh, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The companies submitted the request Monday after a criminal indictment accused the operator, Synergy Marine Private Limited, and an employee of failing to comply with maritime safety laws, falsifying inspections, and hiding dangerous conditions on the ship.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Archer says Joby is hiding its dependence on money and parts from China.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The habit of tolerating boredom and refusing to treat it as a signal to quit turns out to be a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Sheriff’s officials said Cotten was hiding from authorities, and he wasn’t found until Monday night.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Homelander has an awkward reunion with his son Ryan (Cameron Crovetti), who’s hiding out in a cabin and wants nothing to do with his dad.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Wahl and Hassane said the two men were hiding in the parking lot and drew the attention of the shooters, who cornered them in the parking lot and killed them.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
This means that bills get hearings, debates happen in public, and legislators are required to vote on issues instead of hiding behind process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Noun
Moulin has just returned from London, where President Charles de Gaulle is in hiding, with a plan to unite the various factions of the warring rebel underground.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
This casserole is inspired by the creamy taste of au gratin potatoes, so your kids won't even notice that there's a leafy green hiding under the Parmesan bread crumb topping.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Police found Mazariegos, who fit the description of the lunatic hiding in the bushes, nearby, according to the probable cause affidavit.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But do not pretend that hiding research somehow benefits science.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Roughly three out of four travelers never wander north or west of the Dublin-Galway line, and only a modest share cross into Northern Ireland at all — a lopsided pattern that makes the region feel like a secret hiding in plain sight.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Even for those who are accepted, there is no hiding.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
No more hiding behind process or excuses.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
On the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Iryna Berezhna immediately went into hiding with her 5-year-old daughter.
—Shahrzad Rasekh, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Verb
The Dodge County District Attorney’s Office also formally charged Aaron with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse, the sheriff’s office said.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The companies submitted the request Monday after a criminal indictment accused the operator, Synergy Marine Private Limited, and an employee of failing to comply with maritime safety laws, falsifying inspections, and hiding dangerous conditions on the ship.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Archer says Joby is hiding its dependence on money and parts from China.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The habit of tolerating boredom and refusing to treat it as a signal to quit turns out to be a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Sheriff’s officials said Cotten was hiding from authorities, and he wasn’t found until Monday night.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Homelander has an awkward reunion with his son Ryan (Cameron Crovetti), who’s hiding out in a cabin and wants nothing to do with his dad.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Wahl and Hassane said the two men were hiding in the parking lot and drew the attention of the shooters, who cornered them in the parking lot and killed them.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
This means that bills get hearings, debates happen in public, and legislators are required to vote on issues instead of hiding behind process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiding
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Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Clad in black and concealing their faces, the rioters hurled dangerous flares and pyrotechnics directly onto the playing surface.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The tiered skirt adds visual interest while also concealing my lower stomach, and the fabric was breathable enough to keep me from melting during an outdoor ceremony in humid Iowa weather — no easy feat!—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The event has been criticized as promoting Christian nationalism and obscuring the lines separating church and state.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Breaking up or obscuring the reflection makes the glass visible to birds, preventing them from hitting your windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Lucy and Elsa have built their lives around men who may have dark sides lurking.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The Wolves rushed shots in and around the paint all night because Wembanyama was always lurking.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Even small exposures—such as licking pollen off fur or drinking water from a vase containing lilies—can be toxic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Vietnamese-style sweet-and-spicy chicken wings are a hot, finger-licking mess.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Now imagine seeing like half a dozen road-going glizzies whipping around one of the most iconic tracks in all of motorsports.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It was delivered by the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, whose torso uncorked in a fit of frustration that sent his right elbow whipping toward Reid’s windpipe like a torpedo bat flying through the strike zone.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Young lettuce, kale, or broccoli plants should be planted so the root ball is level with the soil surface or just below; burying the stem or the crown too deeply can lead to rotting.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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Following his return to the dugout, cameras caught him slamming a bat into his helmet before burying his face in his hands and shouting.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Romano points out that, when Lincoln emerged as a dark horse in the 1860 Presidential race, journalists covering the election sometimes found Mary more impressive than her spouse.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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People struggling with student loans, in particular, must often choose between covering today’s bills and saving for tomorrow.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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“Hiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiding. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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