secret
adjective
done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others.
secrets
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pluralof secret.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For Evans, as a doctor, the key is not keeping secrets, especially when it comes to side effects "because they can be serious".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Authorities, however, see such leaks as proof that “moles” were peddling secrets for profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
With a major career milestone within her reach and increased appearances in front of the camera, the sudden pressures on Maddie trigger long-hidden patterns of disordered eating: bingeing and purging, secrets and lies.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
"OpenAI should not be permitted to use Apple's secrets to gain an unjust head start in its hardware ambitions," the iPhone-maker says.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
She smiled like someone who was used to keeping secrets, and she took a seat at the wide desk.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
