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as in hideout
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 bed
British dialect
a place set aside for sleeping
while he was on the road, he used the back compartment of his lorry as his lair
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Recent Examples of lair
People really do it every December when his Christmas album comes out of its lair.
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Julie Jordan, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
My kids loved visiting Krakow’s Wawel Royal Castle, including its legendary dragon lair.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Lala Barina is a massive, paralyzing floral spider that pirouettes around its lair, adding a layer of unpredictability to the battle.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Perhaps by taking the critter back to its lair at the heart of the island, the girl will be able to reconcile the comforts of home with the call of the wild.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
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Julie Jordan, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
My kids loved visiting Krakow’s Wawel Royal Castle, including its legendary dragon lair.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Lala Barina is a massive, paralyzing floral spider that pirouettes around its lair, adding a layer of unpredictability to the battle.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Perhaps by taking the critter back to its lair at the heart of the island, the girl will be able to reconcile the comforts of home with the call of the wild.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lair
Noun
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Pakistani forces raid militant hideouts PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Pakistan's security forces raided two militant hideouts in the country's restive northwest on Saturday, triggering gunbattles that left at least two soldiers and nine militants dead, the military said in a statement.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many homes of Alawites were looted and then set on fire in different areas, two residents of Syria's coastal region told the AP from their hideouts.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Signs that a chicken is broody include persistent nesting; puffed feathers and protective behavior; clucking or vocalizations, especially when approached near the nesting area; and reluctance to leave the nest.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Water villas take center stage here, along with luxurious spa treatments offered in private nests, and divers can enjoy one of PADI’s newest eco centers.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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As Central Florida grapples with a shortage of homeless shelter beds, a new state law bans sleeping or camping on public property.—
Christie Zizo,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Charlie would love to sleep in bed at night and spend his days outside or on leisurely walks.—
Trish Stinger and,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Listings moved fast Earlier this year, U.S. houses were selling at the slowest pace since March 2020, Redfin reported.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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One week before her arrest, Victoria shared a photo of herself and Aaron along with their pet cat cuddling on the couch.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rema launches himself to the top of the sitting room’s thick, layered couch and stretches his long legs, the tongues of his brassy Jaded London combat boots wagging and a pillowy Rick Owens clutch stocked with incense strapped to his side.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photo : East Coast Virtual Tours The den spills out to a covered balcony overlooking the pool and ocean.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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This den has a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, and private access to one of the home’s three full baths.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Three men stormed in with flashlights, going from bunk to bunk.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Dallas and Harris Photography The bunk room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
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These hatch to produce maggots that burrow, or screw, into the flesh causing intense pain, injury and in some cases death to the affected animal.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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The wind can sweep up spores in the loose dirt rodents leave near the mouths of burrows and carry them to nearby humans.—
ByMeredith Wadman,
science.org,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Lair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lair. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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