QUARRY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkwȯr-ē

Definition of quarry

as in prey

an animal that is hunted or killed a hunter relentlessly tracking his quarry

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verb

as in to mine

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According to Bucherati, a preliminary investigation found that the man was operating heavy machinery near the base of the rock quarry when several loose rocks fell from the cliff, causing fatal injuries. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The area will start at about 153rd Avenue in the north and end on the south side of the South Lake Stone quarry. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Locally quarried near-black stone anchors the heavier architectural gestures while brushed alpine woods and natural fabrics supply tactile warmth. — Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Blue Hone is found on the island’s north side and needs to be more actively quarried. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarry

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Noun

Nature has blessed certain types of carnivorous plants with pretty colors, pleasant fragrances, and sticky, sugary emissions, all the better to attract and trap its prey.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of prey

Verb

In fact, he’s been busy mining the globe for potential formats, and is in various stages of development with a few.

— Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Oblivious to her own biases about who Leo is and why, Mallory poses as a therapist keen on saving his life, but uses their faux sessions to mine his story for literary gold.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mine

Verb

But Fogel is too enamored with his subject to delve below the surface of his psychological profile.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
The traditional public library model many of us grew up with has changed as patrons delve into all sorts of offerings currently archived on and off shelves.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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