as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
when a gang of hoods started hanging out in front of the store, customers went elsewhere
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as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
counterfeiters conducting their affairs under a hood of secrecy
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Recent Examples of hood
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The video shows that the hood over his head was bloodied.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
His clothes activated, changing to a light layer of armor around his body and limbs, while the hood slipped over his head and curtained his face in a transparent shield.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Nelson left the hood dented, officials said.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
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Vows were exchanged on their stoop, and the couple leaned on the hood of a car to listen to the speeches.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The video shows that the hood over his head was bloodied.
—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
His clothes activated, changing to a light layer of armor around his body and limbs, while the hood slipped over his head and curtained his face in a transparent shield.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Nelson left the hood dented, officials said.
—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hood
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Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief.
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The actions of these thugs, who should be imprisoned for a long while, is the cause of denying real Knicks fans the chance to watch the game communally.
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Throughout premodern Europe, this is how she was known—the figure in the cloak with a stool on her back, walking to houses at all hours, day and night.
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).
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Instead, most are romantic stories about young lovers separated by fate, and the rest are swashbuckling adventures full of bandits and pirates.
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Fantastical adventures ensue as the pair encounter a mysterious woman, Alexandra, who has lost her son, along with coyotes, bandits, and some pretty big secrets.
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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Lipa also wore a six-metre tulle wedding veil that was also hand-embroidered with beads and feathers.
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One of the first films of its kind, this lesbian gangster heist thriller delivers suspense and humor.
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The 16 reputed gangsters or aspiring gangsters charged in the indictment range in age from 19 to 24.
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In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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Silver and predatory birds aside, Silver and eagles aside, the shoe features a black leather and mesh region beneath the shroud with a red Jumpman.
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Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
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The performance earned her the award for best villain at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.
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Praised by several shoppers for its lightweight feel that’s easily layerable with extra blankets in the fall and winter, this three-piece set is a great addition to any bedroom.
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My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
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“Hood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hood. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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