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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
Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
And refresh your makeup with a CC cream that not only hides blemishes and lines but also hydrates and evens skin tone.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
However, this success hides a looming environmental threat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
However, plowing through a thick blanket of snow, which inevitably hides everything beneath it, naturally comes with some risk, and many homeowners’ mailboxes are the first thing to take a direct hit.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
This simple description, however, hides a great deal of complexity.
—Ambuj Tewari, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
The design cleverly hides the carabiner's various tools.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025
As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Right out of the hides of people who, unlike themselves, work for a living.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
To verify origin, Oritain has developed a unique and innovative method that analyzes the hides’ isotopic composition.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
His hobbies include playing traditional Native American lacrosse, participating in powwows and tanning deer hides.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The town is under military quarantine as Eleven hides from the authorities.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Buffalo played a central role for Plains tribes for centuries, providing meat for food and hides for clothing and shelter.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Residents have been forced to eat animal food and hides as community kitchens are bombed.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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And while Americans’ overall ideological self-identification looks stable in the aggregate (37% very conservative/conservative, 34% moderate, 25% very liberal/liberal), a January 2025 Gallup poll shows that this steadiness hides tectonic tensions tugging beneath the surface.
—Noun
The products hitting shelves now were manufactured with more expensive hides, subjected to pricier foreign processing and shipped with higher freight costs than last year's merchandise, industry experts said.
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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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Available in two stylish brown leathers, this low-profile three-seater is a dreamy lounge piece thanks to supremely comfy padding supported by a solid wood frame.—
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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.—
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Standard homeowners insurance policies have a sub-limit that covers collectibles like furs and other items.—
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He was outfitted in furs and suits on a daily basis, drove his Cadillac around town, and dipped in and out of the local Harlem spots with his wife or his girlfriend, depending on the time of day.—
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Spreading onion skins near entry points may also help.—
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Beyond simple touch Most existing robotic skins function as pressure sensors, detecting contact without understanding its severity.—
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The Sicilian way is to lie, like seals, sprawled along the rocks with a towel and a cold beer before descending abruptly into intense shades of blue.—
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Annual inspections help ensure seals remain intact and systems operate efficiently, reducing residue over time.—
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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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Justin documented their family Christmas on Instagram with a selfie of himself and Hailey bundled up in coats.—
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“Hides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hides. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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