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as in funerals
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 tombs
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 burials
Traditional burials demand abundant acreage, usually marked off in efficient grids.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
What immediately followed that tragic loss for Cronin was the surreal, administrative side of burials.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Inrap first found similar Gallic burials at the site in 2024.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
It's believed the skeletons came from Gallic burials.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The Iranian government has not allowed the media to publicize anti-regime voices from within Iran, and no one against the war or the regime would speak to CBS News on camera at the burials, even with the promise of anonymity.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Public Health Minister Minto confirmed that water cremation will be subject to the same strict regulations as traditional burials and cremations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
What immediately followed that tragic loss for Cronin was the surreal, administrative side of burials.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Inrap first found similar Gallic burials at the site in 2024.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
It's believed the skeletons came from Gallic burials.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The Iranian government has not allowed the media to publicize anti-regime voices from within Iran, and no one against the war or the regime would speak to CBS News on camera at the burials, even with the promise of anonymity.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Public Health Minister Minto confirmed that water cremation will be subject to the same strict regulations as traditional burials and cremations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burials
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Since then, the 65-year-old has only made public appearances at family events, including his parents' funerals and, most recently, the funeral of Britain's Duchess of Kent, Katharine, in September.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its above-ground tombs tell centuries of stories and offer a striking visual unlike any other American burial ground.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Following the burial on Saturday, men stood shoulder to shoulder in prayer over the fresh graves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The graves date to the Gallic period in France, a time when Celtic tribes known as the Gauls lived in the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Clandestine graves are discovered on a semiregular basis; more than 70,000 unidentified remains have piled up in morgues and cemeteries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The older cemeteries feel messier and more vibrant — more alive.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Burials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burials. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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