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as in funeral
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
the children wanted to give the dead bird a proper burial in the backyard
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as in tomb
a final resting place for a dead person
archaeologically significant artifacts, such as stone tools, have been discovered in Neanderthal burials
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Recent Examples of burial
That could help people who have accidents, need burials, or in more long-term ways.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the world's oldest human burial sites, dating back around 100,000 years.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The burial marked the end of a two-day farewell filled with tears, laughter and sports gear.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
The Falcon Formation Team will conduct a Missing Man Formation flyover followed by a flyover of a B-25 bomber from the CAF Devil Dog Squadron, which will happen after the playing of taps and a 21-gun salute at the burial service.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the world's oldest human burial sites, dating back around 100,000 years.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The burial marked the end of a two-day farewell filled with tears, laughter and sports gear.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
The Falcon Formation Team will conduct a Missing Man Formation flyover followed by a flyover of a B-25 bomber from the CAF Devil Dog Squadron, which will happen after the playing of taps and a 21-gun salute at the burial service.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burial
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The family asked for support to help ease the burden her husband now faces, including funeral expenses and providing for their son, the page said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Friends still talk about the incredible turnout for his funeral at the city’s Ukrainian church.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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That includes 100,000 artifacts, one of which will be the famed tomb of King Tutankhamun; the entire collection of Tut’s tomb will be on display for the first time since its discovery back in 1922.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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The exact size of the tombs was not provided but, based on photos from the excavation, the structures are roughly child-sized.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Flags are generally lowered until sunset on the day of interment.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Apr. 2025
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Private family interment will be held at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Township Trustee Jan Meyers, a member of the William Henry Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, led efforts to restore Osborn’s grave and honor his memory.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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More than a dozen graves have been discovered, with the deceased buried in a fetal position with their arms crossed on their chests, experts said in the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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See it The Early Bronze Age cemetery, unrelated to the settlement, is believed to be linked to the Únetice culture, which developed south of Poland, and migrated north to the fertile lands of Poland’s Lower Silesia, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The fresh ones are Rave Yard (underground party, so to speak, at a cemetery), Collector’s Curse (artifacts, secrets, mutations) and Widow’s Nest (seamstress driven mad by grief).—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Burial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burial. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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