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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in to obscure
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 to lick
to strike repeatedly
the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions
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as in to whip
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 pelt
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 leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
boots made of shiny alligator hide
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Recent Examples of hide
Simar Bajaj, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
The homeowner had no idea there was money hidden in the garage.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Rawhide chews are made from the inner layer of cow or horse hides, and can support a dog's dental health while keeping them busy and stimulated.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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But experts say these statistics hide the real story: how lung cancer is being grossly undercounted across sub-Saharan Africa.
—Simar Bajaj, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
The homeowner had no idea there was money hidden in the garage.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
This hide is seen in the Milano and MyLogo handbags in shades of chocolate brown and nude.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Rawhide chews are made from the inner layer of cow or horse hides, and can support a dog's dental health while keeping them busy and stimulated.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Most notable is Dave Bautista's lead performance as bounty hunter Boyce, who is tasked with escorting a witch into a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of a werewolf's pelt to give to an evil queen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
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Divots taken from the fairways looked like pelts, and the greens were noticeably softer and more receptive.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The dining room’s leather seating, custom bauble ceiling and a 1,100-gallon aquarium pair perfectly with a menu of salmon and strip loin.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is where velvety sofas and inherited leather chairs find their home.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The vacuum effectively picked up pet hair, although the rear fan occasionally blew stray fur aside while turning.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alf — a contraction of the designer’s first and last names — is a unisex line that aims to bring some fresh energy into the segment with tongue-in-cheek symbols and unexpected materials, like her baby head rings sprouting tufts of colorful fake fur.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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It can be fully covered, too—a high neckline, long sleeves, a maxi dress that proves tailoring and structure can be just as alluring as skin.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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The oil-free eye cream contains three essential ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP), which help restore the skin barrier with lipids found naturally in the skin.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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After surviving a shark attack and drifting into unfamiliar waters, a young seal’s life hung on by a thread — until rescuers rushed to help.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Highlights include a longline jacquard coat with cozy sherpa lining, a wide-leg jeans with a flattering A-line silhouette, patchwork corduroy coordinates and a denim catsuit with flare legs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rinna presents the first Outfit of the Year nominee: Demi Moore’s yellow coat in The Substance.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Hide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hide. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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