HIDING Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words

hiding 1 of 3

noun

as in stashing

the placing of something out of sight fearing that the enemy would soon be upon them, the museum director oversaw the hiding of the most valuable works of art

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hiding

2 of 3

verb (1)

present participle of hide

as in concealing

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

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as in obscuring

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 lurking

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

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hiding

3 of 3

verb (2)

present participle of hide

as in licking

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

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as in whipping

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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Recent Examples of hiding

Noun

The rest of the walrus herd departed during heavy surf, leaving the calf hiding between the remains of two adult walruses. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 But hiding appliances isn’t quite as simple as shoving them into a cabinet and calling it a day. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 The goal isn’t to make women better at hiding menopause or pushing through its symptoms. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 Word spread across the city that the Taliban had kill lists of Afghan women activists, and hundreds of terrified women went into hiding. — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 For Lisa Barlow, star of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Ultimate Girls Trip and mom to two sons—Jack, 21, and Henry, 14—that can mean hiding electronics or saying no to late-night plans. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026 Reports of their connection have been dominating 2026, and Fergie went into hiding as the worst of the reports came out. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2026 That's not every one of them, but there's always a little fool's gold hiding among the real gems. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Ahmed wrapped his face in a red kaffiyeh—the fantasy of a man in hiding, ostentatiously drawing attention to himself. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

Some senators fled while others braced themselves inside the Senate chamber as Officer Eugene Goodman tried to reason with the mob, and Senate staffers barricaded themselves in offices, hiding. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Joseph had spent most of the war hiding in the forest with the Bielski partisan force, a Jewish resistance group. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Mom spots shipwreck hiding beneath lake after years of beach visits. — FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Moss flees across the Mexican border, hiding the money along the bank of the Rio Grande before winding up in a Mexican hospital. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Secretly draining shared savings or hiding major debt are obvious betrayals. — Jenna Ryu, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Working in quick, gentle strokes, Abrams used her brush and sprayer to peel away dirt hiding the floral details on Eliza’s grave before moving to the next. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The subsequent furor is about hiding it from the public and about a brazen plea to keep the Democratic Party and three of its candidates from advertising those facts. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The goal is a kitchen that hides the clutter without hiding any hazards. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiding

Noun

To maximize space and effortlessly declutter, the top swivels open to reveal a roomy 35-inch compartment perfect for stashing throws, books, and games.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

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Verb

In the early ‘80s, the singer was already obscuring his Blackness with makeup (prior to remaking his features with plastic surgery).

— Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Digital secondary channels have become the main outlet for liquidating illicit inventories, often obscuring sellers’ origins while reaching millions of buyers worldwide.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscuring

Verb

Which is funny, because the cat-cow’s here in Crap Central with us, licking something off Carl’s boot.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Teams have to be licking their chops after seeing what Tampa Bay did to Dallas last Thursday night, especially considering the defense (or lack thereof) that the Cowboys have shown through five weeks.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of licking

Verb

Now imagine whipping your phone out after work, telling the world about it, and landing a brand deal worth $10K or more.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Now imagine the same hot and dry conditions, but with the Santa Anas whipping at 40 miles an hour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of whipping

Verb

Cedric Von Ferdinand, 34, is accused of killing Nadine Jett and burying her remains in her Oak Creek Road property, San Diego County Dist.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Merced County Code does not explicitly state any countywide ordinance that prohibits burying a domestic pet on private property.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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Verb

In terms of color gamut, the Scar 18 ranked highest among its competitors, covering 100% of the sRGB and DCI-P3 gamuts, and 94% of Adobe RGB.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Months later, the Austin City Council approved a $35 million settlement covering the three surviving men and Pierce’s family.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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