human remains

plural noun

: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found

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In the backyard, officers discovered a large container with what was believed to be human remains, New Britain Police Chief Matthew Marino said at the press conference. Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 This unit is particularly interesting to my students majoring in forensic anthropology – meaning the recovery and examination of human remains. Molly Ryder Granatino, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025 Looking ahead Scientists aim to analyze the human remains from the megalith, trace the origins of the exotic materials, and study the production techniques of the weaponry and ornaments. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025 Authorities have confirmed the human remains found in the Washington wilderness belong to the military veteran believed to have killed his three young daughters at a local campground earlier this year. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for human remains

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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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