hideout
noun
hide·out
ˈhīd-ˌau̇t 
plural hideouts
: a place of refuge, retreat, or concealment
a criminal's secret hideout
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police found the stolen jewels under the floorboards in the thief's hideout, a cabin deep in the woods
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Meanwhile on Wednesday, Israel deployed more troops in its ground assault on southern Lebanon, designed to destroy Hezbollah tunnels and hideouts so as to make northern Israel safe again for residents who were evacuated a year ago because of Hezbollah rocket fire.
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
The hideouts are intended to give a little bit of normalcy to troops very close to the front lines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Back at their hideout, the two women hang out not just without costumes, but without pants, and like all the best shipping fanfiction, there’s Only One Bed.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Why could this be the same secret cave hideout where Chase and Harper are currently taking cover?
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
The hideouts are intended to give a little bit of normalcy to troops very close to the front lines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Back at their hideout, the two women hang out not just without costumes, but without pants, and like all the best shipping fanfiction, there’s Only One Bed.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Why could this be the same secret cave hideout where Chase and Harper are currently taking cover?
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideout. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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hideout
noun
hide·out
ˈhī-ˌdau̇t
: a secret place for hiding
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