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
Homelander crashes their hideout, and Frenchie tells Kimiko and Sister Sage to hide.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 May 2026
Those of you who remember the romantic rowing scene from The Notebook, or the haunting swamp hideout for Revolutionary hero Francis Marion in Mel Gibson’s The Patriot, have already previewed this singular locale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, it's been so long since the Flyers' last home playoff game that Gritty had not yet escaped his secret hideout under the stadium.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 May 2026
Those of you who remember the romantic rowing scene from The Notebook, or the haunting swamp hideout for Revolutionary hero Francis Marion in Mel Gibson’s The Patriot, have already previewed this singular locale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, it's been so long since the Flyers' last home playoff game that Gritty had not yet escaped his secret hideout under the stadium.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideout
Noun
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On yet another stage, a set acting as a Detroit basement is decorated with bathtubs and grimy plastic curtains made to look like the lair of a vampire group called the Fang Gang.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The set feels less like a ’90s living room than a cozy villain’s lair, warm but volatile (and easily set ablaze).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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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The resort also encourages guests to attend educational Turtle Talks led by local conservation experts, offering insight into sea turtle behavior, nest protection efforts, and the critical role coastal communities play in preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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La Locanda is the main hub for buffet and à la carte breakfast service (the buffet pastries are phenomenal here) and becomes a den for southern Italian dishes for later mealtimes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The den resembles the room of someone who is stuck in a depressive rut, like Clark.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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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
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Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideout. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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