as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing
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Recent Examples of hideaways
From lakefront hideaways to mountain towns, these refreshing getaways offer all the adventure and charm of a classic summer vacation, minus the scorching heat.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The backstory The Singita brand is synonymous with Africa’s most luxurious hideaways, but it’s equally celebrated for its role in wildlife conservation and community empowerment throughout Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
His real estate portfolio follows a similar global pattern, spanning the same circuit he’s navigated throughout his career, from discreet European hideaways to a high-profile New York City penthouse and a quiet retreat in Colorado.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
These all-in-one destinations combine comfortable stays with beautiful surroundings, standout dining, and activities for every kind of traveler—from oceanfront retreats to mountain hideaways.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The backstory The Singita brand is synonymous with Africa’s most luxurious hideaways, but it’s equally celebrated for its role in wildlife conservation and community empowerment throughout Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
His real estate portfolio follows a similar global pattern, spanning the same circuit he’s navigated throughout his career, from discreet European hideaways to a high-profile New York City penthouse and a quiet retreat in Colorado.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
These all-in-one destinations combine comfortable stays with beautiful surroundings, standout dining, and activities for every kind of traveler—from oceanfront retreats to mountain hideaways.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideaways
Noun
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One of the regional officials said strikes by Saudi Arabia targeted hideouts of Iraqi militias, mainly Kataib Hezbollah, after Riyadh assessed that most of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia came from neighboring Iraq.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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One of the regional officials said strikes by Saudi Arabia targeted hideouts of Iraqi militias, mainly Kataib Hezbollah, after Riyadh assessed that most of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia came from neighboring Iraq.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some said the city failed to adequately seek public outreach and ignored their concerns about potential harm to turtle nests.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Since 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act has prevented interference with native birds, and their nests and eggs are protected, too.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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“Hideaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideaways. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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