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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
The cameras monitored the activity of females and cubs around the den by collecting thousands of time-lapse images for about 1 month.
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Bygennaro Tomma, science.org, 27 Feb. 2025
Three small bedrooms sit in a line off a long hall that leads from the front door, followed by the bathroom, kitchen, and, at the front of the apartment, a large living room or dining room and, beyond a set of French doors, what could be a den, an office, or another bedroom.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2025
Ridley Scott directs Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura in the first episode of a tale in which two small-fry thieves rob a drug den and become the target of a relentless kingpin.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Bygennaro Tomma, science.org, 27 Feb. 2025
Three small bedrooms sit in a line off a long hall that leads from the front door, followed by the bathroom, kitchen, and, at the front of the apartment, a large living room or dining room and, beyond a set of French doors, what could be a den, an office, or another bedroom.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2025
Ridley Scott directs Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura in the first episode of a tale in which two small-fry thieves rob a drug den and become the target of a relentless kingpin.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
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Photo: Columbia County & Northern Dutchess MLS The perfect house for a villain looking for a new lair and is both concerned enough about the environment to want to go electric but not concerned enough to scale down.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
20 Feb. 2025
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According to the authors, the spiders appeared to have left their webs or lairs and migrated to die when exposed to the fungus.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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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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To Chanel, Naomi Campbell donned an elegant lilac ensemble by the house.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 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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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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