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
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It’s set during the civil war in the Central African Republic in 2013, when on Christmas Eve, a desperate Muslim man seeks refuge at a field hospital, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next With Trump set to take power next month, Americans and migrants seeking refuge should expect sweeping changes to United States immigration policies.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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That meant regular family retreats to the bomb shelter.Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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What should have been a picturesque Swiss retreat turned into a somber, claustrophobic affair, as relentless storms and unseasonably cold weather kept them confined indoors. Bored and restless, the group began a ghost story competition.Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Police had a composite sketch of the person using the card, and after it was circulated, a tip led them to a 19-year-old woman living in a homeless shelter.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, Trinity plans to host a second, one-off service in the sanctuary.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Set between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and rugged mountains of Puerto Escondido, Hotel Terrestre is an eco-conscious, off-the-grid sanctuary operating solely on solar power.Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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This behavior highlights gold’s capacity to serve as a reliable safe haven in even the most severe market stress.Bob Haber, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Scandia, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, provides a haven for older adults seeking freedom and community.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Bolt-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-hole. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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