concealment

1
as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight your choice of the oven for the concealment of the money was unwise

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2
as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others cave-riddled mountains that offer a multitude of concealments where a fugitive could hide indefinitely

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Noun
  • Your Neko rig falling near or hopping into that ambush zone signifies the easy meal that will pull the bass a few feet away from their hideout and trick them into biting.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • For a real hideout, duck into the Kaminzimmer, an intimate fireplace room with low lighting and cozy sofas.
    Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Photo: Columbia County & Northern Dutchess MLS The perfect house for a villain looking for a new lair and is both concerned enough about the environment to want to go electric but not concerned enough to scale down.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2025
  • According to the authors, the spiders appeared to have left their webs or lairs and migrated to die when exposed to the fungus.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Despite efforts to improve lung function through respiratory physiotherapy, Francis' condition suggests an ongoing struggle with secretion clearance, potentially due to muscle weakness and limited physical activity.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions, according to the WHO.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Signs that a chicken is broody include persistent nesting; puffed feathers and protective behavior; clucking or vocalizations, especially when approached near the nesting area; and reluctance to leave the nest.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Water villas take center stage here, along with luxurious spa treatments offered in private nests, and divers can enjoy one of PADI’s newest eco centers.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Concealment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concealment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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