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nests

noun

plural of nest

as in centers

a place or environment that favors the development of something suspected that the elite private universities were a nest of antigovernment sentiments

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as in hideouts

a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others headed back to her cozy nest in the mountains for a little rest and relaxation

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Recent Examples of nests Padre Island National Seashore hosts the largest number of nests in the country, making Texas one of the most important places in the world for the species’ survival. —

Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 Padre Island National Seashore hosts the largest number of nests in the country, making the Texas coastline essential to the species’ survival. —

Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 Padre Island National Seashore hosts the largest number of nests in the country. —

Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 Azulik Stepping inside Azulik feels nothing short of entering a liveable piece of art, its tangle of beach wood, stone, and concrete crafting spaces reminiscent of bird nests and cocoons across its 48-villa property. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Another species is the drywood termite, which nests inside the walls of houses. —

Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 These nests can be found along roof eaves, window corners, in mailboxes, and on sturdy plant leaves. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 Perfect for a dessert tray or to top a cake, these little nests will delight everyone at your gathering. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 The bird, an eastern screech owl, is nocturnal and typically nests in tree cavities. —

ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

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The Warriors, who lost three centers on Friday, are signing former Utah Jazz and Miami Heat 7-foot center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports.

— Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026