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as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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Recent Examples of secrets
Between theater games, fake-blood logistics and a Grim Reaper costume, the teens begin to deal with their secrets and the truth of one fateful night.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This ancient city still holds so many secrets—these are the best things to do in Athens according to an insider.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Their whole purpose was to be full of secrets and to keep people hidden, right?
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
And why wouldn’t the Mormon Wives want to spill their secrets in the OC?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
When secrets are a matter of national security Now consider how much worse that problem becomes if that AI helper works for the CIA, where secrecy is a matter of national security and breaches could endanger lives.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Its secrets have been passed down through four generations.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This ancient city still holds so many secrets—these are the best things to do in Athens according to an insider.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Their whole purpose was to be full of secrets and to keep people hidden, right?
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
And why wouldn’t the Mormon Wives want to spill their secrets in the OC?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
When secrets are a matter of national security Now consider how much worse that problem becomes if that AI helper works for the CIA, where secrecy is a matter of national security and breaches could endanger lives.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Its secrets have been passed down through four generations.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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These are some of life’s great mysteries.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Balls and strikes are simple, at least compared to the mysteries of goalie interference.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points.—
Scott Spires,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts, including artists Charlie Puth, Empire of the Sun, Evanescence, MGK, Luke Bryan, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, Goo Goo Dolls and even comedians, such as John Mulaney.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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