HIDES Synonyms: 271 Similar and Opposite Words

hides 1 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of hide

as in conceals

to put into a hiding place the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards

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as in obscures

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 lurks

to remain out of sight he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer

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hides

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of hide

as in licks

to strike repeatedly the grizzled quartermaster threatened to hide any soldier caught stealing provisions

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as in whips

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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hides

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noun

plural of hide

as in pelts

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 leathers

the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use boots made of shiny alligator hide

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The lawsuit accuses Meta of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms and hides these harms from the public. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, cash's nominal safety hides inflation risk, eroding purchasing power. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The target hides in a food truck, gets on another plane, flies to England, hides on another food truck and sneaks back on Air Force One. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Like the stock market, however, the headline strength of the classic car market hides growing volatility and a massive market rotation below the surface. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The Air sign never hides from their passions and true selves. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 When an airless body, such as an asteroid, occults (or hides) a background star the star's light winks out in an instant, before suddenly reappearing. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Starlink antenna has been built directly into the vehicle’s rear and occupies a rectangular compartment that hides the dish’s signature design. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 The family hides from the beast, which looks like a mix between a Cthulhu, an octopus and a big, beefy guy. — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

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On the southern end of the loop, check out the interactive Bison Center to feel hides, hear the creatures’ varied grunts and bleats, and learn about the park’s efforts to sustainably maintain the herd. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 The animals were killed for their hides and their tongues, a culinary delicacy, but also as part of the campaign to ethnically cleanse Native Americans from the land. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026 The update removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of regulation, along with re-treaded tires, soybeans for sowing, articles of vulcanized rubber, conveyor and transmission belts, and aircraft and automobile seats. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Then back by a slightly different route, past more hides and oiled walnut and blued steel. — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 Concrete roads poured over the grassy hides of once-mighty creatures. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 The systematic extirpation of those animals would not occur until the global demand for hides increased and the weapons to shoot their sources spread over the continent. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Plastic hides in more places than most people realize — from tea bags and coffee pods to food containers, cutting boards and even kitchen sponges. — Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
And to maintain the appearance of a conventional hardtail, the chassis uses Harley's Softail platform, which conveniently conceals the rear suspension.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

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Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
The timing of the eclipse — and how long the moon fully obscures the sun — will vary by location.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

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Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

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River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pelts

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The company manufactures in Europe, uses relatively restrained branding and says its leathers are sustainably sourced.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of leathers

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Every trick that gamed the old algorithm is now detected, and most of it actively buries your content.

— Tammy Homegardner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.

— Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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