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as in interred
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
he died on Tuesday and was buried on Friday
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
buried his face in his hands as his wife recounted the embarrassing incident
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as in bombed
to defeat by a large margin
if we don't work harder, the other softball team will bury us
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Recent Examples of buried
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried?
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Strikingly, a stone in the shape of a vulva, or female genitalia, was placed at the mast of the boat in the head of the household’s grave, leading them to further deduce that they might not have been buried there.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Among the belongings buried with these high-status women were mosaic glass beads that even came from foreign territory, coin jewelry, one of which is extremely rare, and, interestingly enough, a stone in the shape of a vulva.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Woodrow Wilson is buried at the National Cathedral.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Interment will follow in Plains, where Carter’s wife, parents, brother, sister and other family members are buried in Lebanon Cemetery.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter is expected to be buried in Georgia next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, who died last year at the age of 96.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
In related news, in July, forensic scientists successfully used descendant DNA to identify a victim of the 1921 Tulsa massacre in Oklahoma City, buried in a mass grave containing more than a hundred victims.
—Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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His family later held a private funeral, and he was buried on June 8, 2018, at the Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried?
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Strikingly, a stone in the shape of a vulva, or female genitalia, was placed at the mast of the boat in the head of the household’s grave, leading them to further deduce that they might not have been buried there.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Among the belongings buried with these high-status women were mosaic glass beads that even came from foreign territory, coin jewelry, one of which is extremely rare, and, interestingly enough, a stone in the shape of a vulva.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Woodrow Wilson is buried at the National Cathedral.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Interment will follow in Plains, where Carter’s wife, parents, brother, sister and other family members are buried in Lebanon Cemetery.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter is expected to be buried in Georgia next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, who died last year at the age of 96.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
In related news, in July, forensic scientists successfully used descendant DNA to identify a victim of the 1921 Tulsa massacre in Oklahoma City, buried in a mass grave containing more than a hundred victims.
—Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buried
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its conservative stances resulted in its office being bombed by left-wing labor activists in 1910, killing 21 and wounding over 100 in one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in United States history.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Dec. 2024
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An entire Arab nation bombed into ruins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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Explore the Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage site, where pastel tones, quaint shops, and hidden gardens paint a storybook picture, and spend a day cruising along the coast to swim in coves only accessible by boat.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Amid grief and surprises, Madea pounces on some hidden family secrets, turning the funeral into a hilarious therapy session before delivering some trademark tough love and hilarious jokes.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The flat iron is two inches wide and features a floating plate, so every inch of your hair is flattened and silky.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Solar and battery energy storage (BESS) have zoomed up, while wind energy has flattened.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024
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Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Dec. 2024
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Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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The highest point spread of the NFL season came to fruition on Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens thrashed the New York Giants, 35-14, with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes to lead the way for the flock.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Buried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buried. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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