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as in hides
to put into a hiding place
wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom
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as in obscures
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence
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Recent Examples of conceals
People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.
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Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.
—Hugo Miller, Bloomberg, 10 Mar. 2026
The record collection features rare Jimi Hendrix vinyl, and the walk-in closet conceals a fur coat and chain-link purse.
—Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
My own small slice of this state, Los Angeles, conceals its original name, which is El Pueblo de la Reina de los Ángeles.
—David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
To kick-start spring cleaning, check out storage options like a classy wood bench that conceals extra pillows, gardening equipment, and sports equipment, and a no-nonsense deck box with a lock to keep contents secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a message disguised as concrete poetry; the materiality of language conceals a cry for help.
—Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.
—Hugo Miller, Bloomberg, 10 Mar. 2026
The record collection features rare Jimi Hendrix vinyl, and the walk-in closet conceals a fur coat and chain-link purse.
—Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
My own small slice of this state, Los Angeles, conceals its original name, which is El Pueblo de la Reina de los Ángeles.
—David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
To kick-start spring cleaning, check out storage options like a classy wood bench that conceals extra pillows, gardening equipment, and sports equipment, and a no-nonsense deck box with a lock to keep contents secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a message disguised as concrete poetry; the materiality of language conceals a cry for help.
—Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceals
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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
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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
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Placer County Water Agency has mapped out $295 million in projects that will upgrade infrastructure, such as rebuilding plants and rehabbing buries pipes, from the foothills to the freeway.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Normal weight on the outside, visceral fat within —which secretes inflammatory compounds silently destroying arteries.—
Aditi Kantipuly,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
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The pancreas secretes insulin after a meal to lower blood sugar levels.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin by up to 80%, delaying sleep onset when viewed within an hour of bedtime and fragmenting deep sleep.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Blue light suppresses melatonin and makes falling back asleep significantly harder.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Conceals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceals. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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