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
While Pakistani security forces frequently target TTP hideouts in the restive northwest and elsewhere, such operations in Kashmir are rare.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that propagate the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
One of South County’s most exclusive hideouts, the Elwood Club at Pendry Newport Beach, is about to commit a rare feat of hospitality: briefly flinging open the doors of its restaurant, Viamara, to us common folk.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on a tunnel hideout beneath a hospital in Gaza, this along with attacks on another hospital, were reportedly in an effort to target Sinwar.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that propagate the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
One of South County’s most exclusive hideouts, the Elwood Club at Pendry Newport Beach, is about to commit a rare feat of hospitality: briefly flinging open the doors of its restaurant, Viamara, to us common folk.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on a tunnel hideout beneath a hospital in Gaza, this along with attacks on another hospital, were reportedly in an effort to target Sinwar.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideout
Noun
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And where is home now that the secret lair is no more?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The exterior is bright purple, and upon entering the shop, you're greeted with decor reminiscent of a vampire's lair.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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In August 2024, Sharon shared a motherhood milestone as her second son flew the nest for college.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The nest exhibited radiation 10 times the level allowed by federal regulations, according to the Energy Department report.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These hard-working little creatures stockpile food in their dens for winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Perez is the latest of several former assessor’s office employees to be hit with federal bribery charges in recent years, all of whom worked under Berrios, whose administration was often criticized as a den of clout and patronage.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The Brecon is a hideaway for those seeking a more discreet version of luxury.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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What to expect: A tropical bohemian hideaway with a focus on rare Mexican spirits.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideout. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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