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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Instead of exposed ice, they resemble sprawling fields of loose rock, while potentially concealing large quantities of ice below the surface.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
The rotating forces improved their performance, as they became more adept at dispersing and concealing themselves and using electronic warfare, said the Army official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
In 2021, local officials were arrested, accused of concealing or underreporting 139 deaths in Henan province.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Although few places are better than Hollywood at crafting a narrative and concealing what happens off-frame, a Los Angeles Times survey of job postings sheds light on what is happening offstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The Prince of Demons paused a moment, then nodded, concealing the smile that threatened to play upon his lips.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
