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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
And just as Nicky is the only person who can see Morgan’s goodness inside her many flaws, only Morgan recognizes Nicky’s unhappiness buried within his bizarre decision to be a priest.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In March, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
But this seems to be a quieter species of joy… a joy buried inside of the smallest forms of delight.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
When the 6-foot-4 rookie buried it, Sýkora sprinted his way.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, buried a bit deeper in Ford’s sales update was some not-so-rosy news.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Clements explained that the animal had been decomposing for weeks before it was buried, giving its fossil an octopus-like appearance that led many scientists to conclude that octopuses had lived far earlier than previously thought.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
No one knows how the treasure ended up buried.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Potted plants can be brought into unheated garages or basements during cold snaps or buried in the ground, pot and all.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
And just as Nicky is the only person who can see Morgan’s goodness inside her many flaws, only Morgan recognizes Nicky’s unhappiness buried within his bizarre decision to be a priest.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In March, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
But this seems to be a quieter species of joy… a joy buried inside of the smallest forms of delight.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
When the 6-foot-4 rookie buried it, Sýkora sprinted his way.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, buried a bit deeper in Ford’s sales update was some not-so-rosy news.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Clements explained that the animal had been decomposing for weeks before it was buried, giving its fossil an octopus-like appearance that led many scientists to conclude that octopuses had lived far earlier than previously thought.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
No one knows how the treasure ended up buried.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buried
Adjective
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As a secret organization called Metronome declares war to eliminate them, an agent named Lema suspects a hidden truth and launches an investigation to find the real enemy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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While major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto are on every itinerary, the country offers hidden gems, out-of-the-way experiences, and relatively unknown places to explore.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy ultimately won, allowing her to be interred in Massachusetts, where most of the Kennedy family is buried.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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Well, a 121-year-old article in The Cincinnati Enquirer said at least one was interred there.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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DeVito also directed this charming flick that kinda bombed in theaters but developed a following on VHS and DVD.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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Residents say the Israelis have prevented residents — most of whom work in agriculture — from accessing their farmland near the border; other fields were bombed with white phosphorous, Lebanese authorities said, destroying vegetation and thousands of trees.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This capability allows Iran to position a disguised vessel off America’s coast, launch a nuclear warhead high into the atmosphere to cripple our grid and then sink the ship to obscure its origins.—
Chuck DeVore,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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This capability allows Iran to position a disguised vessel off America’s coast, launch a nuclear warhead high into the atmosphere to cripple our grid and then sink the ship to obscure its origins.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Palm Springs North community on Tuesday, the tornado whipped across a lake and a couple of residential blocks, according to weather service meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the Orion capsule whipped around the back side of the moon Monday, Earth was out of sight — and the crew was unable to communicate to Mission Control for about 40 minutes due to the moon blocking a connection to the Deep Space Network.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But who was behind and funded the groups remained shrouded until after the March 17 primary election, a tactic that sparked controversy as opponents decried hidden influence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Whenever the weather changes suddenly, or the skyline becomes shrouded in a windy haze, Fernanda Camarillo braces herself for an asthma attack.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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When his team returned to the deep-sea site, however, its brilliant colors were smothered under a blanket of fluffy gray scum.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Servers also handed out Impossible nuggets smothered in mustard, which vanished just as fast.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Buried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buried. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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