as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a hidden beach that very few know how to get to
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in suppressed
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 snuck
to remain out of sight
he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer
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Recent Examples of hidden
Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Just about everywhere, a hidden epidemic of shelter death lurks.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The project, which will begin as a film and will continue as a series, combines elements of crime and detective genres as the protagonist investigates cases to uncover hidden truths.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region?
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Guests can hike to hidden waterfalls, sail along the coast, or take part in cultural experiences like spice blending and artisan workshops.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Just about everywhere, a hidden epidemic of shelter death lurks.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The project, which will begin as a film and will continue as a series, combines elements of crime and detective genres as the protagonist investigates cases to uncover hidden truths.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region?
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hidden
Adjective
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The Beach Club—accessible via the hotel's Jeeps—offers a secluded stretch of sand with a tropical island feel.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Within this secluded world, life has evolved in bizarre and fascinating ways.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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His family later held a private funeral, and he was buried on June 8, 2018, at the Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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Where will Jimmy Carter be buried?—
Madeleine Janz,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Now, as the former 2nd overall pick looks for a new home, his headlines were masked by the rumors spreading about the 2024 Winter Meetings about teammate Kyle Tucker.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Candidates who masked the effects of international trade didn’t solve any retail problems.—
Rick Helfenbein,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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The quirky structure is sandwiched among three gum trees and features a secret door, indoor bar, tiki torches, hammock, and rope-and-pulley system for hoisting up supplies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the secret aim of Train to Busan was to leave a calling card, this will certainly impress backers with bigger budgets.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hidden. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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