How to Use conceal in a Sentence

conceal

verb
  • The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
  • The controls are concealed behind a panel.
  • She could barely conceal her anger.
  • The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth.
  • The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.
  • No one will be able to conceal it up.
    — CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • There's no way this can be concealed.
    — CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Seen and then concealed by a twist of water, then seen again.
    — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • Glam was striking, amped up even with half of her face concealed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
  • There's no need to conceal these screws since the top will cover them.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Sep. 2020
  • Its adjustable straps are wide enough to conceal bra straps (a big plus).
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Torn between how much to reveal and how much to conceal?
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Darkness was laying bare what the light of day had concealed.
    — New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Joaquin Phoenix’s homes are as concealed as his private life.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The other was concealed in a dog crate with a small dog in the living room.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The body was concealed with a tarp, and the friend was sworn to secrecy.
    — Caleb Lunetta, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The state knows the identities of schools, so why conceal them?
    — Jonathan Anderson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2020
  • These outfits fall straight from shoulders to hip and conceal your waist.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
  • She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 16 June 2026
  • The top slide was missing, but duct tape was used to conceal the missing slide.
    — Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Its eye-catching pattern helps conceal dirt and stains.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Even an official act can be a crime if done to commit or conceal a crime.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
  • It is designed to be concealed and small enough to be carried by a person.
    — Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • If a desk is necessary, opt for one that can close or conceal devices.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • His face was that of an older man, and his hair was streaked with a white that even the coal dust couldn’t conceal.
    — Nabih Bulosstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022
  • Their faces are partially concealed by masks.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Barton spotted a hole in one of the walls, concealed by pink satin curtains.
    — Elaine Blair, The New York Review of Books, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Ephron told the court Phillips appeared to be concealing a knife.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Many of these agents wear masks to conceal their identity and project an air of menace.
    — The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The curved doors on either side conceal a charging station and pantry space.
    — Chantal Lamers, House Beautiful, 13 July 2023

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