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as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
set up a covert from which to watch wildlife without being detected
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as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
the rabbit rushed to the safety of the nearest covert
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Noun
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If this were true, Solomon would learn all of this elder’s secret hideouts and survival tricks, resulting in a formidable pair for any hunter to take on.—
Jim Tschetter,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025 -
According to the Old Farmers Almanac, however, the moon’s name actually refers to the worm-like beetle larvae that come out from winter hideouts, such as thawing tree bark, during this time of year.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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In total, the nests included over 2,200 bone and hoof remains, over 120 cloth fragments, over 70 leather fragments, almost 50 eggshells, 25 items made from grass and 11 pieces of hair.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The image was captured in January in La Jolla, California, when cormorants were building their nests.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their remains were often dumped in thickets or submerged in sewer lines around Nairobi, police said, per AFP.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Plush lawns and thickets of towering palms unite the various structures, while a demilune hot tub faces the water alongside a stone terrace that steps down to the estate’s private 250-plus-foot crescent beach.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its 46 rooms have big picture windows that look onto copses of color-changing trees and cabin vibes from plenty of blonde wood.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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Madeiguincho started out as a carpentry studio and this is reflected in both the exterior and interior, which consist of a mixture of different woods.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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As punishment for the rebellion, Abbie, Rory, Daniel, Stacey, and a handful of other teens are taken to the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spring and fall in general are the best times to get out and spot birds during migration, but small groves of trees and shrubs even in the middle of a city can host birds year-round.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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As temperatures drop, nearby groves of aspen, willow, cottonwood, and other deciduous trees turn into a brilliant display of scarlet, gold, and orange.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Coverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverts. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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