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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in to obscure
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 to lick
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in to whip
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 pelt
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 leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hide
Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2025
Leather and Suede Coats These natural animal hide coats should be cleaned by a professional at the end of the winter season or if they are heavily stained.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Whether your teen is trying to get out of family dinner to hit the gym again or to hide eating behaviors, this is a red flag.
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The process begins with removing the animal's flesh, freezing it, and cleaning the hide.
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The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.—
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Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.—
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Vegan leather pants also stood out because of their ridiculously steep markdowns ($55 seems almost too good to be true).—
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Narrowed, smooth leather and mid-height heels streamline the denim style, giving it an elongating appearance.—
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
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Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.—
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
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Pour over eggs; squeeze out excess air and seal bag.—
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
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Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.—
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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