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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals
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Recent Examples of den
Through a door sits a smaller, more casual den, and opposite is the dining room, with access to the outdoors.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Van den Bosch hopes that the exhibition will inspire people and also prompt more exhibitions along those lines.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There was also a lower-level den and work area (though the house could be occupied on the main level alone), a new roof and solar panels.
—Mark Kreidler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The planked ceiling offers a den-like vibe, making this a cozy oasis for sleep.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Van den Bosch hopes that the exhibition will inspire people and also prompt more exhibitions along those lines.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There was also a lower-level den and work area (though the house could be occupied on the main level alone), a new roof and solar panels.
—Mark Kreidler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The planked ceiling offers a den-like vibe, making this a cozy oasis for sleep.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for den
Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
Noun
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The lair goes undetected for six months.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Following a trip to Bash Steed’s villainous lair, our trio returns home, where they’re confronted by Renée Zellweger’s Camila White.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the passageway, then found the hideout.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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This hamster cage comes with a water bottle, exercise wheel, food dish, and a hideout.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to computer simulations, these differences appeared to help lower disease transmission, reducing the risk of the fungal pathogen breaching the entire nest.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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The chimney sweep will identify whether your chimney requires cleaning to remove creosote build-up, animal nests, or debris.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the day, Kardashian was spotted attending the All's Fair premiere in Paris wearing a baby blue vintage Dior by John Galliano gown from the house's Spring/Summer 2000 collection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Seriously, the answers are like, not all that far from her house.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not camping, sleeping or resting near animal burrows or areas where dead rodents are observed.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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