as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great
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Recent Examples of bolt-hole
The Broadwick Soho’s Flute James MacDonald Broadwick Soho For 57-room bolt-hole Broadwick Soho, owner Noel Hayden was inspired by his 1980s upbringing in a quirky hotel in Dorset.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt-hole
Noun
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But people concerned about the health effects of chemicals see the agency’s retreat from environmental protections as a betrayal.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair, spoke broadly about the advance of authoritarian regimes in the world and retreat of democracy in the announcement.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best Travel Accessories Deals The right travel accessories can turn even the tightest seat into your own little sanctuary.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Equal Justice Initiative’s latest project, the Elevation Hotel, was designed as a sanctuary for visitors engaging with this difficult history.—
Kurt Streeter,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pakistan has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of offering a safe haven to militants carrying out cross-border attacks.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Morehead City is a haven for these types of keepsakes.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Bolt-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-hole. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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