as in tombstone
a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the stone stupidity of the senator's statements embarrassed even her staffers
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as in cold
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Recent Examples of stone
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From brown granite to speckled composite stone, there have been more than a few countertop looks that were overdone in the past decade.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The site included installations for processing grapes, along with cisterns used to supply water and grinding stones.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From brown granite to speckled composite stone, there have been more than a few countertop looks that were overdone in the past decade.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone
Noun
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Other shipments containing cauldron, skeleton, or tombstones in the product description are up.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The museum embraces the town’s unique role as a final home after one’s life, showcasing everything from early-20th-century embalming equipment to the tombstones of 19th-century San Francisco residents — once sold in a Santa Cruz consignment shop and advertised as Halloween decorations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Styled by Molly Dickson, the simple yet formal footwear aligned with Sweeney’s spring 2026 Stella McCartney look, a form-fitting white minidress with sheer ruched fabric wrapped around a structured corset base with boning and exaggerated hips.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dialing up that Corsa setting makes maximum engine boost available on demand, sharpens the throttle, firms the suspension, and throws active exhaust valves open at all times.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Extending her already impressive range, Thompson carries herself like a blue-blooded aristocrat, her spine straight and lips pursed, all the better to sharpen her features.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Call it cold hearted or cost effective, but for some Gen Z singles, a free dinner date beats another night of ramen or freezer-aisle meals.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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The trade itself, the act of ice harvesting, vanished, but the work of keeping things cold multiplied a hundredfold.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The monument has a little bit for everyone.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Chicago should grind up a bad Cincy defense that is giving up the most rushing yards in NFL.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The offense ground to a standstill, and Horford was unable to control the boards against Ivica Zubac, the Clippers’ bruising seven-foot center.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To me, there’s nothing more upsetting than excitedly going in the fridge to pull out ingredients for a crisp salad or plate up delicious fruit only to find everything has wilted, gotten mushy, and just plain ol’ sad.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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At best, such ideas come across as quaint; at worst, dangerous or plain wrongheaded.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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