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Synonym Chooser

How is the word hide distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of hide are bury, conceal, screen, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

When might bury be a better fit than hide?

The words bury and hide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When could conceal be used to replace hide?

In some situations, the words conceal and hide are roughly equivalent. However, conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

Where would screen be a reasonable alternative to hide?

Although the words screen and hide have much in common, screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would secrete be a good substitute for hide?

The meanings of secrete and hide largely overlap; however, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hide
Verb
Now let’s talk dividends: Allegion yields just 1.5% today, but that meager figure hides the fact that its payout has shot up 410% in the last decade. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
One man allegedly unloaded his pistol into Mary, only to find that the bullets were incapable of penetrating her thick hide. Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 And the Leather and Hide Council of America estimates that one metric ton of hides in a landfill generates more than 13 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hide
Noun
  • Norway, like Finland a major producer of fox pelts, banned fur farming in 2018 after evidence of animal welfare violations surfaced.
    Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Now, Coast Salish researchers and other experts are documenting this story, with the help of a 160-year-old pelt.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Rubbing raw egg whites on leather boots to clean and shine them.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The viral TikTok gadget crushes fur and lint like nothing else.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • This allowed antler collectors and other interested buyers to walk past some of the piles of furs and stacks of trophy antlers — mostly from elk and mule deer, although the DWR says a few moose, sheep, and pronghorn are in the mix as well.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches).
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Velellas aren’t a serious threat to humans, but last year Carolyn Belak, an aquatic ecologist at the environmental consulting firm H. T. Harvey & Associates, advised people not to touch them, since their small stingers could still irritate the skin, per SFGATE’s Ashley Harrell.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • People affectionately named it Chappy, after it was reported that the seal was found on Chapel Street.
    Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The document was among communications that included emails and texts submitted under seal to Judge Dale Ho by Bove and Blanche after Blanche was confirmed.
    James Barron, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Then, a heavyweight knit and a fit that allows space for layering underneath while still being able to wear a coat on top is important.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The look was simple: a black Louis Vuitton crewneck sweater with light-wash straight-legged jeans, worn underneath a black below-the-knee coat from Maison Margiela, and a pair of black lug-sole boots.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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