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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
Once the pair have Michelle in their lair, the film becomes a chamber piece, confined to Teddy and Don’s claustrophobic home.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
The big issue is that Robert, despite being an exceptionally capable superhero, gets totally overwhelmed in fight against Shrouds goons in the villain’s factory-like lair, losing his suit and the (likely important) power source in the process.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The lair goes undetected for six months.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
Following a trip to Bash Steed’s villainous lair, our trio returns home, where they’re confronted by Renée Zellweger’s Camila White.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
The big issue is that Robert, despite being an exceptionally capable superhero, gets totally overwhelmed in fight against Shrouds goons in the villain’s factory-like lair, losing his suit and the (likely important) power source in the process.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The lair goes undetected for six months.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
Following a trip to Bash Steed’s villainous lair, our trio returns home, where they’re confronted by Renée Zellweger’s Camila White.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lair
Noun
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Jasper, in contrast, is having a grand old time at his hideout.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Barrow allegedly stayed in the Stockyards Hotel in 1933 as a hideout during one of the couple’s heists.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their meet-cute involves a pterodactyl, a number of plants that shoot paralyzing needles, and a nest in which Thia has been imprisoned.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Crutch is a widower and business owner who is just starting to enjoy his empty nest when his adult children and grandchildren move back into his brownstone.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the region’s homeless population faces many bottlenecks, the lack of detox beds is especially acute.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite vacationing on a luxury yacht, Bronwyn spent the night sleeping on a pool chair on the deck rather than spending the night having to share a bed with Britani.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under her plan, the county’s network of Live Well centers would be prime sites to house clinics and pharmacies for those unable to access public health care coverage.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The novella is a haunted house, dual point of view ride where the metaphors from the top down are consistently delivered.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cuomo, who before entering his post-governor couch-surfing era, owned a mansion in Westchester.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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The pups are unlikely to be using the dens built by their parents, because typically those are used only for the first few months of life, Benedet said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a movie room, a reading den, a half basketball court, and a four-car garage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Tucked away in the rear corner on the opposite end of the trailer, the bunk room features a pair of bunk beds for the kids, along with a set of stairs up to the upper bunk.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom and a generous guest suite function as spa-like sanctuaries, while the lower level is designed entirely for wellness and play, with a gym, steam room, sauna, and rec room, plus two additional bedrooms—including a kid-friendly bunk room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hours later, after dodging cow patties the size of dinner plates and gaping holes leading to marmot burrows, the locations are chosen and the traps are set.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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Understanding Cluster Flies Cluster flies lay eggs in cracks in the soil in fields and gardens near the entrance to earthworm burrows.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Lair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lair. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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