HOLE UP Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

hole up

verb

Definition of hole up

as in to hide

to remain out of sight we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane

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Recent Examples of hole up Last year, riders from multiple teams holed up in Sierra Nevada held unofficial races to try to claim downhill Strava KOM segments. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 With Burnham's victory last week, Starmer holed up in the prime minister's country estate over the weekend to consider his options as some party insiders urged him to set a timetable for his resignation. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins. — Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026 Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired inside the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara, where party officials and supporters, including leader Özgür Özel, were holed up for days. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hole up

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The officers also have drones and helicopters equipped to track people hiding in the dark.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Here, cocktails, snacks, and afternoon tea are served daily and make for a great little spot to hide out from the heavy heat of the day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

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