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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
There is no cabal of pinkos sitting in a secret lair deciding to make Wikipedia a left-leaning entity.
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Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
The group follows Amelia into a secret lair in Silicon Valley where the '80s motherboard is locked away.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
At one point Fiennes’ Kelson, in his lonely lair, glances at a snapshot he’s pinned to his wall.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Outside of his lair, the world looks barren and deserted, save for a few glowing red rifts in the ground where the world is connected to the Upside Down.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
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Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
The group follows Amelia into a secret lair in Silicon Valley where the '80s motherboard is locked away.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
At one point Fiennes’ Kelson, in his lonely lair, glances at a snapshot he’s pinned to his wall.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Outside of his lair, the world looks barren and deserted, save for a few glowing red rifts in the ground where the world is connected to the Upside Down.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lair
Noun
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There was no immediate comment from Pakistan, which repeatedly has said its military only targets Afghan posts and militant hideouts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Give a bird a habitat to make a nest and lay eggs.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the government focused on showing the damage done to the house during what Martine Moïse testified was 45 minutes of gunfire.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fluff Couch Pillows and Fold Blankets Make fluffing couch pillows and folding blankets as part of your nightly routine to keep your home looking clean and put-together.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The chic, comfortable space features cement walls with natural wood accents and is bedecked in leather couches and communal seating areas.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The formal living room is anchored by a striking fireplace with a herringbone panel that rises to the ceiling, while a separate family room and den are perfect for more casual hangs.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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An opium-den-chic design scheme (jewel-toned velvet, studded leather, gothic wallpaper) gives the space an air of mystery, but the rooms are light and bright, with large windows and several with outdoor terraces.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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For families Hotel June can be a good option for small families looking for a stylish, beach-adjacent base, but do note that the rooms aren't huge, and bunk-bed options are limited.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times reported that sailors needed more than 30 hours to put out the fire and more than 600 crew had lost their bunk space.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gophers will often plug up their burrow entrance with dirt to keep predators out, so the actual tunnel entrance may be a depression in the earth, rather than a clear opening.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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An infection by New World screwworm occurs when an infected fly burrows into the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals, and, in rare cases, people.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Lair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lair. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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