Thesaurus results for HIDEY-HOLES

hidey-holes

noun

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plural of hidey-hole

as in hideouts

a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others commandos captured the deposed dictator in a carefully camouflaged cellar that he had been using as a hidey-hole

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Recent Examples of hidey-holes In the grounds, cycling and walking trails, as well as a wooden treehouse with swings and hidey-holes, will keep the older ones entertained in fair weather. — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026

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Noun

The days are long and hot, and elk retreat to cool hideouts in the timber.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Pakistani security forces killed 48 militants in a series of raids on hideouts in the country's restive southwest over the past 72 hours, the military said Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of hideouts

Noun

Some large bulls may retreat to lairs and hang out by themselves, remaining there as long as there is adequate food and water.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025

Definition of lairs

Noun

Tarantula hawk wasp nests One of the primary triggers for tarantula hawk wasp aggression is encroachment into its territory.

— Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
An insecticide dust, which comes in a squeeze bottle, is another option for stubborn nests.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

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