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as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank
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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room
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3
as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
the owner took the rabbit out of the hutch so the children could pet it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hutches
Noun
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The former looks like a Caribbean hideaway with huts which are built from bamboo and have thatched roofs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Just down the beach from the restaurant, a row of waterfront fishing huts called Pueblo de los Pescadores had long been at the heart of local nightlife, offering DJs and sunset views, until a fire in 2021.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hang them on interior doors, over your fireplace, or on mirrors, windows, bookshelves, cabinets and/or chairs.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some eagles needed rescue and a little extra time, but eventually, each cohort left their cages for a final time and soared away from the northern fork.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Working with Adams County Animal Control, police officers removed 31 dogs and puppies, which were mostly housed in small cages in the garage, as well as two cats and two guinea pigs.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two competing camps both made hyperbolic claims that their technology would soon deliver computers that equalled or exceeded human intelligence.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And with a payload capacity of 100 tons, Starship should be able to carry all the equipment for one of Interlune’s mining camps in one or two shipments.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Behind that are chicken coops sure to entrance youngsters.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Hutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutches. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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