as in lair
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
police found the stolen jewels under the floorboards in the thief's hideout, a cabin deep in the woods
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Recent Examples of hideout
Mexican Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said Monday that authorities had followed one of his romantic partners to his hideout in Tapalpa.
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Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Guests settle into plush dining chairs and couchette-style hideouts for exquisite suppers in Art Deco interiors, all while the train trundles through the British countryside.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
After the unmasking at the end, Maya and Gregory have this very intimate embrace in the underground hideout.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
While the ranch hosts weddings and corporate events—and has even had the likes of the Kardashians and country singer Thomas Rhett on its horses—Teton Cabins, located just a mile away, feels like a secret hideout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Guests settle into plush dining chairs and couchette-style hideouts for exquisite suppers in Art Deco interiors, all while the train trundles through the British countryside.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
After the unmasking at the end, Maya and Gregory have this very intimate embrace in the underground hideout.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
While the ranch hosts weddings and corporate events—and has even had the likes of the Kardashians and country singer Thomas Rhett on its horses—Teton Cabins, located just a mile away, feels like a secret hideout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideout
Noun
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He-Man's base of operations is Castle Grayskull, the focal point of Eternia's magic, and the obsession of Skeletor, who'd really like to relocate from his own Snake Mountain lair.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The hostage was then held in Village de Dieu, a seaside slum south of the capital that serves as the gang leader’s base of operations and a kidnapping lair.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The family nest is nestled inside the community nest, which is nestled into other nests as well.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing glamorous about arriving at your hotel and untangling a nest of cords.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many are also remembering why dining rooms, dens, and offices exist.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The entrance of the four-bedroom opens to wood floors, a curved staircase, a fireplace, an eat-in island, and a den with pocket doors; above the garage is a separate apartment.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The great room — with the river as a backdrop — is anchored by a custom entertainer’s bar and built-ins, a cozy gas fireplace and a hydraulic hideaway television.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Previously listed for $32 million, the luxe hideaway is now being offered at auction, with bidding starting April 15 and closing April 29.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideout. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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