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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as in thugs
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 cloaks
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
counterfeiters conducting their affairs under a hood of secrecy
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Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2024
The hood is generous enough to fit over a bike helmet, and the lightweight material has yet to show any serious signs of wear.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 14 Sep. 2024
The claim: Video shows Trump supporter in KKK robe at Connecticut Trump rally
A Sept. 8 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) shows a person holding a Trump sign while wearing a white robe and pointed hood among a group of Trump backers.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Behind the scenes, Fitoussi and her team custom-made Emily’s mod faux fur cossack hat and a matching mock-neck top with a close-fitting knit hood.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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Not that the wet look peeking out from under her dress's delicate hood doesn't look incredibly chic, but this hairstyle and color definitely deserve some time in the spotlight.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2024
The hood is generous enough to fit over a bike helmet, and the lightweight material has yet to show any serious signs of wear.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 14 Sep. 2024
The claim: Video shows Trump supporter in KKK robe at Connecticut Trump rally
A Sept. 8 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) shows a person holding a Trump sign while wearing a white robe and pointed hood among a group of Trump backers.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Behind the scenes, Fitoussi and her team custom-made Emily’s mod faux fur cossack hat and a matching mock-neck top with a close-fitting knit hood.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Hood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hood. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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