as in burial
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
all the grandchildren attended the burying of their grandfather in his homeland
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as in interring
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 concealing
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 throwing
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 burying
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Greenlawn was a collection of four cemeteries — the old burying ground, new burying ground or Union cemetery, Peck's Ground and Greenlawn.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
The few mourners walked away beneath the crooked, treeless oaks and hickories of the Westminster Presbyterian burying ground.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Researchers say the burying of the hoard is not a mystery, but why the community never came back for their treasured items is another thing entirely.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Johnson, who was 15 when he was charged with murder, alleged Guevara framed him by burying a lineup report identifying someone else as the gunman in a 1991 Humboldt Park shooting, then lied about it at trial.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And they are not remotely prepared when Harper’s firm puts its full weight behind burying them.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kabir joined in burying several of his close friends in Woro.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There is the ‘ostrich’ approach, burying your head in the sand when the media come calling.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The weight of ice took down sprinkler systems, burying some crops, Fox 35 reported.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The cost of burying distribution lines can vary a great deal.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Drake Powell followed by scoring six straight points himself, burying a 3 over Jaylen Brown before finishing a tough fadeaway in the lane plus the foul.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
According to Purina, a common quirky habit many dog owners notice is food-burying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Greenlawn was a collection of four cemeteries — the old burying ground, new burying ground or Union cemetery, Peck's Ground and Greenlawn.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
The few mourners walked away beneath the crooked, treeless oaks and hickories of the Westminster Presbyterian burying ground.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Researchers say the burying of the hoard is not a mystery, but why the community never came back for their treasured items is another thing entirely.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The family is trying to save face by burying him quickly, and preventing any investigation into his possible murder.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Johnson, who was 15 when he was charged with murder, alleged Guevara framed him by burying a lineup report identifying someone else as the gunman in a 1991 Humboldt Park shooting, then lied about it at trial.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And they are not remotely prepared when Harper’s firm puts its full weight behind burying them.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kabir joined in burying several of his close friends in Woro.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There is the ‘ostrich’ approach, burying your head in the sand when the media come calling.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The weight of ice took down sprinkler systems, burying some crops, Fox 35 reported.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The cost of burying distribution lines can vary a great deal.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Drake Powell followed by scoring six straight points himself, burying a 3 over Jaylen Brown before finishing a tough fadeaway in the lane plus the foul.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burying
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The island used to be the home of the Waccamaw tribe of Native Americans, and over the years, burial mounds, ceramics, and other artifacts have been discovered throughout the area.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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These very early prehistoric burials in southern England and Wales, because of their northern location, haven’t generally survived due to the glaciers that populated the area during the Ice Age.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Amid the threat of war, Iran has spent recent months rebuilding missile production facilities while further concealing its nuclear program.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead of throwing the baby toys on the couch, toss them in the basket.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a eulogy at his father’s funeral in 2015, Hunter-Torricke spoke of how this shaped his own worldview.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson also came to Louisville to attend Muhammad Ali’s funeral in 2016.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For more wicker patio set deals hiding in plain sight, check out our favorites below from Walmart, West Elm, and beyond—and get ready for many afternoons spent enjoying your new outdoor oasis.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Typically police will train on how to work their way through a building where a shooter could be hiding behind various doors or in rooms or stairways.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The first step to overcoming a fear of abandonment can look like opening up to your partner about your concerns.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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By whipping or rapidly spinning fresh citrus juice, bartenders introduce air into the liquid, creating a thicker texture without adding additional ingredients.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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For Lucy, that meant realizing that her dad had lied about his true intentions and his role in bombing Shady Sands.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is a program where UCLA assistant coach Rod Palmer once had teams competing against the best when alumnus Arron Affalo was bombing in threes and delivering dunks before going on to UCLA and the NBA.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Burying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burying. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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