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Recent Examples of secreted
Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Amylin is hormone co-secreted with insulin in the pancreas to suppress appetite and reduce food intake.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Finally, like mealy bugs, the honeydew secreted by aphids can encourage the growth of sooty mold and fungus.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
However, what distinguishes dragon’s blood from sap that flows steadily within the vascular system of many trees is that Dracaena’s red resin is secreted externally solely in response to damage, like actual blood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Handwritten notes were secreted inside a pair of argyle socks Mangione was permitted to wear during an earlier court appearance.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025
Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, colostrum—normally only consumed by infants and other baby mammals, like calves—is being touted as a magic bullet for adults.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
In a 2023 report in Science, their team found that morphogens were indeed secreted just before a feather follicle started to bud.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The authors may even be right about the growing evidence for the existence of God secreted away in the latest science.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Amylin is hormone co-secreted with insulin in the pancreas to suppress appetite and reduce food intake.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Finally, like mealy bugs, the honeydew secreted by aphids can encourage the growth of sooty mold and fungus.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
However, what distinguishes dragon’s blood from sap that flows steadily within the vascular system of many trees is that Dracaena’s red resin is secreted externally solely in response to damage, like actual blood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Handwritten notes were secreted inside a pair of argyle socks Mangione was permitted to wear during an earlier court appearance.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025
Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, colostrum—normally only consumed by infants and other baby mammals, like calves—is being touted as a magic bullet for adults.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
In a 2023 report in Science, their team found that morphogens were indeed secreted just before a feather follicle started to bud.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secreted
Adjective
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This lightweight and comfortable money belt is easy to wear and offers security via RFID-blocking technology and hidden compartments.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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But through a series of chillingly understated, devastating revelations, Repetition becomes, above all, a story about the sweeping yet hidden disenfranchisement of children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After dinner moment Descending into Downtown's subterranean listening bar, Shyboy HiFi, is like entering another dimension.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Additional amenities are extensive, with a subterranean garage, safe rooms, three elevators, and a full suite of back-of-house spaces, including laundry rooms, art storage, and even an X-ray room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a traditional Japanese handle, a wa-style handle, the tang thins out into a strip of metal that’s completely buried in a cylindrical or octagonal wood handle.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Before the war, the regime buried or otherwise concealed the rest of its missiles and launchers, according to two of the sources.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Workers in those roles earn 47% more than those in unexposed jobs and are nearly four times as likely to hold graduate degrees.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the unexposed areas, the biogel stem cell mixture remains, and this is where the potential for creating a functional human liver resides.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In what is believed to be the first case of insider trading on a prediction market, prosecutors alleged that Van Dyke used classified information from his work in the planning and execution of the Maduro capture to place 13 bets on the outcome of the operation.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 600 Google staff members signed a letter demanding that the firm’s CEO prevent the Pentagon from using its AI models for classified work, the Washington Post reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kennedy is pushing the FDA to reclassify 12 of the 19 restricted peptides, which would allow US companies—like Enhanced—to compound and sell them through legitimate domestic channels.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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After losing in court in September, the city was ordered to dismantle the restricted section and restore the teen section at the library, as well as establish legal protections for librarians against pushback from the city.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Secreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secreted. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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