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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
the detectives tracked the thieves to their lair and arrested them
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as in bed
British dialect
a place set aside for sleeping
while he was on the road, he used the back compartment of his lorry as his lair
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Recent Examples of lair
The film – without giving much away – is about a young woman fighting for her life after accidentally landing in a Satanic cult's lair.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
He-Man's base of operations is Castle Grayskull, the focal point of Eternia's magic, and the obsession of Skeletor, who'd really like to relocate from his own Snake Mountain lair.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The hostage was then held in Village de Dieu, a seaside slum south of the capital that serves as the gang leader’s base of operations and a kidnapping lair.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Peacock Lounge is part elegant speakeasy, part subterranean lair, hidden away from the rowdier crowds making bar runs in Savannah on a Saturday night.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
He-Man's base of operations is Castle Grayskull, the focal point of Eternia's magic, and the obsession of Skeletor, who'd really like to relocate from his own Snake Mountain lair.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The hostage was then held in Village de Dieu, a seaside slum south of the capital that serves as the gang leader’s base of operations and a kidnapping lair.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Peacock Lounge is part elegant speakeasy, part subterranean lair, hidden away from the rowdier crowds making bar runs in Savannah on a Saturday night.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lair
Noun
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One&Only One Za’abeel is the brand’s first foray into urban resorts, swapping sand for a skyscraper vibe—and more city hideouts are on the cards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The birds use calls and behaviors that help direct people toward wild bees’ nests, while humans respond with their own vocal signals during the search.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Bald eagle pairs usually mate for life, returning to the same nest every year.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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This handheld vacuum has a lightweight design and strong suction to clean debris in hard-to-reach areas behind the couch, in the car, and other hard-to-reach areas.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Or at least squeezed in a solid couch nap with baseball/golf/soccer/primo history programming murmuring in the background.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Upstairs, a private den wrapped in floral wallpaper leads to the primary suite, which is also accessible via elevator.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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This meant that men and women couldn't share beds, and the girls would have to bunk with one another.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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There's also a bunk room with three twin beds and a full bed (and a private bathroom, with a huge bathtub).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Remove Hiding or Nesting Spots Stacks of firewood, piles of stones, and deep layers of mulch make wonderful burrows for snakes, especially in shady, damp spots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Lair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lair. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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