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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals
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Recent Examples of den
Perez is the latest of several former assessor’s office employees to be hit with federal bribery charges in recent years, all of whom worked under Berrios, whose administration was often criticized as a den of clout and patronage.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The siblings were previously sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, inside the den of their Beverly Hills home on Aug. 20, 1989.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 22 July 2025
The condo has two bedrooms, a den, a 25-foot-wide balcony, and a working fireplace.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Elsewhere is a den bathed in a deep forest green hue and a fireside primary suite that has a big bath with a freestanding soaking tub, glassy shower, and walk-in closet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The siblings were previously sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, inside the den of their Beverly Hills home on Aug. 20, 1989.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 22 July 2025
The condo has two bedrooms, a den, a 25-foot-wide balcony, and a working fireplace.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Elsewhere is a den bathed in a deep forest green hue and a fireside primary suite that has a big bath with a freestanding soaking tub, glassy shower, and walk-in closet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
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Now, the Wyoming Health Department is trying to contact all guests who stayed in a block of rooms under the bat's lair.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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And where is home now that the secret lair is no more?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, California A high-design hideout in the country’s ritziest zip code, there’s many ways to enjoy a leisurely afternoon at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Port Royal is Jamaica's second World Heritage Site, with the first being the Blue and John Crow Mountains, a rugged and forested area in the country's east, which served as a refuge and hideout for people fleeing slavery.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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In August 2024, Sharon shared a motherhood milestone as her second son flew the nest for college.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The nest exhibited radiation 10 times the level allowed by federal regulations, according to the Energy Department report.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The minority Liberal government could also try to pass back-to-work legislation, but that would require the support of political rivals and approval in both houses of parliament, which is on break until Sept. 15.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
17 Aug. 2025
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Opossums don’t dig their own dens but live in existing burrows or in spaces underneath your home, porch, or shed, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Across the United States, in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, tens of thousands of tarantulas will begin crawling out of their burrows in search of females, making for a fascinating, if a little creepy, display of the wonders of nature.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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