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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a covert little hideaway that provides a lot of privacy
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a covert operation to provide aid to the rebels
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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
set up a covert from which to watch wildlife without being detected
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as in grove
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
the rabbit rushed to the safety of the nearest covert
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Recent Examples of covert
Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
The covert link between Warhol and O’Neill suggests the presence, within the very space of law enforcement, of outlaw desires and secret commitments.
—Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2023
The return to Mando’s covert was even better, as Bo-Katan is also welcomed to walk The Way alongside them, much to her surprise (and conflicted feelings).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2023
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Founded in 1919, the covert organization spied on American citizens and foreign nations alike.
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The main plot involves Ragnar, the kid whose helmet ceremony was interrupted in the season’s opening scene, being abducted by a dragon that has been bedeviling the covert for a while.
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Although affluent travelers have traditionally selected luxury hotels and opulent resorts as their preferred choice of accommodations, secluded villas and opulent suites with all the bells and whistles have recently become popular among ultra-high-net-worth individuals.—
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The story of a secluded group of siblings who harbor a dark secret, and the local librarian (Taylor-Joy) who forms a bond with them, Marrowbone also features rising stars Mia Goth, George MacKay, Charlie Heaton, and Kyle Soller.—
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Brendan Marks and Matt Baker uncovered documents that illustrate North Carolina’s clandestine research into conference realignment.—
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This defiant and entertaining work playfully uses headshots and avatars to visualize clandestine audio recordings documenting years of Kafkaesque impositions, threats, and vital dissident art.—
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Eventually, Ben stumbled upon a small cave — presumably the very hideout where Javi sought refuge after the terrifying Doomcoming hunt.—
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The hideout's back room, behind the red velvet curtain, was the center of the party circuit this weekend in New Orleans.—
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Every year the club has a camping retreat at the grove under tight security.—
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In addition to captivating views of the Magra Valley and Apennine Mountains, the property offers 14 distinct rooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and olive groves.—
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The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history.—
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Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region?—
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The series also highlighted how Illinois statutes provide a degree of protection to politicians. To prosecute their case, the feds brought charges against Madigan after extensive wiretapping and cooperation from two undercover moles, former 25th Ward Ald.—
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In May 2023, an undercover police officer went into the Schenectady deli and grocery where Alaidrus was working behind the counter.—
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But the team hypothesizes the fungus lures the spiders out of their lairs where they are exposed to circulating air currents, which helps spread its spores, said Araújo, who is also an honorary research associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the United Kingdom.—
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The story sounds like something right out of a horror movie: this fungus hacks the brain of its host, driving the normally shy spiders out of their lairs and webs to an exposed surface.—
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Any debt brake reform, including for defense spending, would rely on support from one of the fringe parties.—
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The brakes worked handily during mashes and the steering is tight-tight without being too sensitive.—
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“Covert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covert. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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