lairs

plural of lair
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as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others the detectives tracked the thieves to their lair and arrested them

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as in nests
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal we found an abandoned fox's lair in the woods behind the barn

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Noun
  • According to the Old Farmers Almanac, however, the moon’s name actually refers to the worm-like beetle larvae that come out from winter hideouts, such as thawing tree bark, during this time of year.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The recon function will allow it to be used by the teams on the ground to detect enemy snipers, hideouts, and fortifications.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Enlist Professional Help Unfortunately, birds sometimes build their nests in chimneys or mailboxes, or near busy doorways that just aren’t safe for baby birds.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Never attempt to block off or remove active nests.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Lairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lairs. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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