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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
In a press release, the organization said the burial mound dated back to the late 7th century B.C., during the Orientalizing period of Italian history.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
She was dubbed Baby Hope, and the community pooled funds for a proper burial and headstone.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Further isotopic analysis may shed light on his lifestyle and diet, along with any other possible links to other burials.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Dixon is still in Pennsylvania, but her family wants to bring her home for a funeral and burial.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
She was dubbed Baby Hope, and the community pooled funds for a proper burial and headstone.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Further isotopic analysis may shed light on his lifestyle and diet, along with any other possible links to other burials.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Dixon is still in Pennsylvania, but her family wants to bring her home for a funeral and burial.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burial
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In an Instagram post the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 6, Hulk's third and current wife Sky Daily opened up about his funeral service on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and shared more details about what will happen to the late professional wrestler’s body.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The fundraiser seeks $10,000 for funeral expenses and had raised $8,480 by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 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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Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a result of the directive, all flags should be lowered effective immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined, Lamont said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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In the years since Trump pulled off his shocking upset victory over Hillary Clinton, the Democrats have been laboring under a series of myths about themselves and Trump that have compelled them to continue digging their own graves.—
Isaac Schorr,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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He’s buried in an unmarked grave at the foot of the Skull Tree.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Viewers also finally meet Grandmama Hester Frump, who arrives to help Wednesday at the cemetery where the outcasts from the obituaries found in Galpin’s cabin were allegedly laid to rest.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her remains were exhumed from a grave in suburban Denver cemetery and placed at an altar at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception — one of the steps in the sainthood process.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Burial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burial. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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