conceal
verb (used with object)
to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.
concealing
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present participleof conceal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Android competitors offer larger inner display areas, but Apple focuses heavily on the quality of the hinge and concealing the crease where the phone folds rather than sheer screen real estate, analysts say.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
On Wednesday, prosecutors from eight US states also sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, a rival AI lab that could go public next year, for allegedly concealing certain risks and implementing inadequate safeguards.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Both were accused of concealing the dangers of their very profitable products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Nottingham ban is aimed at people whom police believe are concealing their identity to commit a crime or anti-social behaviour.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The coarse mop of black hair was long and swung down, almost concealing a low, broad forehead.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
