as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing
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Recent Examples of hideaways
For families The secret bird nest hideaways, shallow pool, and swing loungers dangling from trees make this a playground for all ages.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Located just off the coast of northwest Spain, in the region of Galicia, this private island escape is arguably one of the coolest hideaways in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
His real estate portfolio follows a similar global pattern, spanning the same circuit he’s navigated throughout his career, from discreet European hideaways to a high-profile New York City penthouse and a quiet retreat in Colorado.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
These all-in-one destinations combine comfortable stays with beautiful surroundings, standout dining, and activities for every kind of traveler—from oceanfront retreats to mountain hideaways.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Located just off the coast of northwest Spain, in the region of Galicia, this private island escape is arguably one of the coolest hideaways in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
His real estate portfolio follows a similar global pattern, spanning the same circuit he’s navigated throughout his career, from discreet European hideaways to a high-profile New York City penthouse and a quiet retreat in Colorado.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
These all-in-one destinations combine comfortable stays with beautiful surroundings, standout dining, and activities for every kind of traveler—from oceanfront retreats to mountain hideaways.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideaways
Noun
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Funky little guesthouses, coastal hideouts, and boutique retreats in the Greek capital.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The octopuses can safely stand still during their hour-long mating process because, Villar speculates, both male and female can be hidden in their respective rocky hideouts.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ants can also be pests by creating bare patches around their nests.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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During this time of year, egg-bearing females travel across land, often crossing roads, in search of suitable locations to dig nests and lay eggs.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Hideaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideaways. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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