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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
Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Upstairs, a private den wrapped in floral wallpaper leads to the primary suite, which is also accessible via elevator.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
There was a book in Sapphire’s den that ran a different set of numbers, the math of omens and outcomes.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Upstairs, a private den wrapped in floral wallpaper leads to the primary suite, which is also accessible via elevator.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
There was a book in Sapphire’s den that ran a different set of numbers, the math of omens and outcomes.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
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Regardless, the small lady leads Paula right to Dennis’ lair.
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But what was more notable was that the sandwich shop had a portal to a wizard's lair, which is where the Russo kids trained to become the only standing wizard family.
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Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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Pakistani security forces carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
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Like many nations, China is facing a generational challenge in the form of 118 million empty-nest senior citizens who might not mind someone’s company—even if that someone periodically receives over-the-air updates.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.
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While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time.
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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