as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great
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Recent Examples of bolt-hole
The Broadwick Soho’s Flute James MacDonald Broadwick Soho For 57-room bolt-hole Broadwick Soho, owner Noel Hayden was inspired by his 1980s upbringing in a quirky hotel in Dorset.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt-hole
Noun
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Nomadic Bedouin tribes have long sought temporary refuge in the city.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many have sought refuge in sprawling outdoor areas, living for months in makeshift tents made of cloth and nylon – with little access to warmth, electricity or heating.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The retreat by the nation’s powerful business lobby shows how dramatically corporate America has shifted in less than five years, said Daniel Kinderman, a political science professor at the University of Delaware who studied the initiative.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In his first couple decades in New Mexico, Hackman was often seen around the historic state capital, known as an artist enclave, tourism destination and retreat for celebrities.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fun fact: The building doubled as a bomb shelter during the Cold War, said Moletz.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The closure also comes as the Trump administration has taken a hard line on immigration and criticized New York City’s hotel shelters and the Roosevelt in particular.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More than 200 visitors slowly filled the sanctuary, and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the audience, beginning with her gratitude for the use of the church and closing in appreciation of the many who had helped make the evening possible.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to pumping rights off the Murray River, a continuous flow of water keeps this green sanctuary sparkling against the rugged Australian backdrop.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From viral recipes like the Lasagna soup to viral beauty staples from brands like NYX, TikTok has become a hub for all things beauty, food, fashion, home items, and is like a haven for products.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The footpath, officially completed in 1937 with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Great Depression, has since become a haven for hikers, offering a respite from modern life.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Bolt-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-hole. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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