human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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That’s enough to protect the mummy from most of the microbes that usually help decompose human remains.
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
On June 1, investigators returned and found additional human remains, as well as Samuel's cell phone and a handgun.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The sheriff’s office was notified and investigators searched the area but did not find other human remains.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
For the second time since April, searchers have found human remains at a rock quarry near Reidsville, North Carolina, according to police.
—Mark Price
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
On June 1, investigators returned and found additional human remains, as well as Samuel's cell phone and a handgun.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The sheriff’s office was notified and investigators searched the area but did not find other human remains.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
For the second time since April, searchers have found human remains at a rock quarry near Reidsville, North Carolina, according to police.
—Mark Price
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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