How to Use conceal in a Sentence

conceal

verb
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  • The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
  • The controls are concealed behind a panel.
  • She could barely conceal her anger.
  • The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth.
  • The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.
  • Ephron told the court Phillips appeared to be concealing a knife.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Barton spotted a hole in one of the walls, concealed by pink satin curtains.
    — Elaine Blair, The New York Review of Books, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The cocaine was concealed in the clothes racks' metal pipes, photos show.
    — Emma Colton, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The post also claims that rockets are launched near oceans to conceal their crash landings on Earth.
    — Isabella Fertel, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • Sources Though agents searched Trump's bedroom, a small door in one of the walls was concealed behind a large dresser and a big TV, sources said.
    — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The curved doors on either side conceal a charging station and pantry space.
    — Chantal Lamers, House Beautiful, 13 July 2023
  • At the end of the day, simply close the closet doors to conceal your workstation and keep your home looking clutter-free.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • This conduct served to conceal the close connection to Alameda, as well as the criminal source of some of the funds.
    — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
  • During the day, the frogs conceal themselves in the tropical forest leaves using their bright green backs.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
  • No buckles, grommets, hardware or décor may conceal any part of the bag.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Her hands were painted in blues and greens and decorated to conceal any trace of human skin.
    — Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • There was the tight Grecian gown that weighed a million pounds, and the gossamer white-and-silver one that barely concealed my nipples.
    — Ruth Madievsky, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2023
  • Add buffer days in case bad weather hits; thick cloud cover can conceal the lights.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The ocean of green and blue effortlessly conceals a coffee station and pantry, causing the room to feel bigger.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Still, Russia made no effort to conceal its delight over the rift, which pits Kyiv against one of its closest allies.
    — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Saint Laurent kept the models’ tresses concealed — which meant head covers or short, picked out afros.
    — Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Carter then approached Jenkins from behind with the knives concealed and stabbed him in the lower back, police allege in the complaint.
    — Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • In the film, Stacy conceals the secret of her true identity from her father.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 June 2023
  • One tiny tube can conceal dark spots, make your eyes appear wider, and enhance your overall beauty look.
    — elle.com, 31 May 2023
  • The stakes of these relationships and the layers of emotions they're concealed beneath all provide a lush landscape to draw from.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
  • These decorative pieces are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns and can be placed at the bottom of the tree to conceal the stand.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Both districts allow small bags for personal items, but large bags big enough to conceal a weapon are not allowed.
    — Theara Coleman, The Week, 12 May 2023
  • The contrasting panel on the C pillar conceals an aeroblade, which is a channel that directs airflow to the rear of the car to reduce drag.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 1 May 2023

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