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as in confidence
information shared only with another or with a select few
you didn't really expect him to keep a secret from his wife, did you?
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as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a secret operation to rescue captive soldiers behind enemy lines
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as in undercover
working on missions in which one's objectives, activities, or true identity are not publicly revealed
secret agents whose wartime exploits were known only by top government officials
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
proprietary information that the company does its best to keep secret
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Recent Examples of secret
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Franklin Alvarado Attorney General Tarek William Saab accused Alvarado of belonging to criminal groups allegedly linked to the opposition and charged him with crimes including conspiracy, treason, disclosure of military secrets and illicit arms trafficking.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
View gallery - 6 images There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
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Lynch will play Peterman’s mother, Valerie, who visits Knoxville for the first time with a surprising secret, Variety reported.
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During the second episode, Traitors Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard and Rob Rauches were given a chance to find out the secret Traitor’s identity.
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The captain also saw what everyone else did on Saturday, too — Michkov’s confidence seems to be on the rise.—
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Truly’s confidence and abilities certainly don’t appear to be an issue.—
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The Sheep Detectives in theaters, May 8 Yes, the detectives are literally sheep, who are moved to solve the mystery of their shepherd’s (Hugh Jackman) murder.—
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The biggest mystery of the 2025 San Francisco 49ers has been why Sigle was not able to see the field in the second half of the year.—
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This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
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The show’s original pair of fathers, who secretly orchestrate the clandestine love affair between their children, are now mothers.—
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Saimar Rivas, Armas’s partner and a longtime civil-rights activist, told me that he had been taken to a clandestine site run by the SEBIN, Venezuela’s intelligence agency.—
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Nine years after foiling a lucrative weapons tradeoff and delivering Roper to Syrian captors, Pine has gone undercover again, eventually reuniting with foreign investigator Angela Burr (Colman) as an MI6 operative.—
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Can the Faithfuls work together or will the Traitors go undercover and pick off the Faithfuls one by one?—
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Some of the most popular options are larger beaches like Cala Granadella, Cala Portixol, and Cala Blanca, but Cala Sardinera and Cala del Francés are popular with locals for their secluded feel.—
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Alila Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nature surrounds Alila Mayakoba, a secluded hotel situated on 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals in Riviera Maya.—
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
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Enter now to win a 4-ticket-prize-pack to the event.—
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Friday’s Fantasy 5 evening drawing came up 7, 9, 15, 26 and 29, numbers chosen by the computer for a Quick Pick ticket bought at the Publix at 3636 Harden Blvd.—
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“Secret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secret. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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