Thesaurus results for BOLT-HOLES

bolt-holes

noun

plural of bolt-hole, chiefly British

as in refuges

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-holes But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice). — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026

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Noun

This vanishing act is due largely to the thousands of walleye seeking out cool water refuges in the lake, which can shift depending on the weather, experts say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Of course, there’s an aesthetic component to the National Park Service’s selection of land, too, as the landscapes range from wetlands and wildlife refuges to marshes.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

Both regions are home to countryside retreats that sit just a short drive to Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as to safari parks where the Big Five roam.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026
These are the same groups showing up in demand for short, intensive retreats focused on sleep repair, nervous-system recovery, and structured disconnection from work.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of retreats

Noun

In 2016, the Buenos Aires Zoo was transformed into an eco-park, removing animals from display and relocating many of them to sanctuaries.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
India’s national parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been home to several iconic Bengal tigers, many of them renowned for their massive size.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

Losing High Plains is a significant blow to Colorado’s comedy scene, which still counts top-notch clubs such as Comedy Works, a location of The Improv chain, and independent improv and stand-up havens such as Rise Comedy.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
States know it, too, so many continue to market themselves as economic havens.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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