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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
By October 1, the front yards around our home are fully transformed into graveyards, haunted houses, a witch's lair, or zombie central.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024
The mega-billionaire then turns Mt. Whitney into his lair, calling it Mt. Mar-a-Lago.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The huge back room, however, looks like a mad scientist’s lair, with an 80-foot-long white tank, other tanks that look like giant washtubs, tons of glowing electronic equipment, and elaborate pipes and cabling.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the Keys, Caitlin descends into the dragon’s lair, ready to confront Eve about killing her father.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024
The mega-billionaire then turns Mt. Whitney into his lair, calling it Mt. Mar-a-Lago.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The huge back room, however, looks like a mad scientist’s lair, with an 80-foot-long white tank, other tanks that look like giant washtubs, tons of glowing electronic equipment, and elaborate pipes and cabling.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the Keys, Caitlin descends into the dragon’s lair, ready to confront Eve about killing her father.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lair
Noun
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While Portugal seems like a quiet oasis on the edge of the Atlantic, its glamorous casinos, hotels, and secret hideouts become the stage for a network of daring women spies, exchanging vital information that could turn the tide of the conflict.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The action hops from the streets of London to a monastery outside Ankara to Kraven’s Siberian taiga hideout, where Calypso puts her summer camp archery skills to good use with a crossbow.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Dec. 2024
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While still a low-maintenance pick, this bird’s nest fern thrives when watered weekly and when situated near a sunny window due to its moderate light and water needs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both small mammals and other birds' nest predators were observed visiting open-cup nests for the eggs—while only flying squirrels visited the nest boxes.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Anthony’s daughter, Hajime White, who lives in Arkansas, told The Washington Post that authorities told her that her father’s body was found by Justin’s bed.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the house is now completely empty of furniture.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Her house, though not destroyed, was at the edge of the burn area, and isn’t livable.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Within moments of entering our lavish suite — complete with a claw-foot tub and plush plaid couches arranged around a fireplace — my daughter noticed a secret door in the wall.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Inside, there’s one bedroom, a den with a Murphy bed and a desk, two bathrooms, an open living area and an outdoor kitchen with overhead heating lamps.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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And, with higher insurance premiums reflecting the risk for buildings there, these neighborhoods will likely become even more exclusive dens for the rich.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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He’s had pepper spray pumped into his cell and lived in solitary confinement for days at a time during an endless shuffle between hospital beds and jail bunks.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Accommodations range from bunks in communal rooms to private yurts overlooking the Pacific.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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And as surface temperatures rise, their cool underground burrows may become important refuges.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Here's how to keep wild turkeys away from your yard Other Animals 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,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Lair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lair. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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