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
The burying of summer bulbs and seeds into still-cold dirt.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
With dwindling places to put snow, burying them was their best choice.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This has been a good year for burying the hatchet.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
But right now, talk about voluntary workouts and the camaraderie in the defensive meeting rooms is just burying the lede.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
As a result, Aaronson said utilities’ cost-benefit analysis of burying lines is changing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts say burying nuclear waste deep underground is safer than keeping it on the surface, but scientists warn the long-term disposal method still carries significant uncertainties.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The authorization is part of an ongoing push by the right-wing Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to expand the settlements and entrench Israel’s grip on the land, with the goal of burying the possibility of a future Palestinian state.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 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
The burying of summer bulbs and seeds into still-cold dirt.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
Verb
As of now, Brooklyn doesn’t seem keen on burying the hatchet with his parents.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
With dwindling places to put snow, burying them was their best choice.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This has been a good year for burying the hatchet.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
But right now, talk about voluntary workouts and the camaraderie in the defensive meeting rooms is just burying the lede.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
As a result, Aaronson said utilities’ cost-benefit analysis of burying lines is changing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts say burying nuclear waste deep underground is safer than keeping it on the surface, but scientists warn the long-term disposal method still carries significant uncertainties.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The authorization is part of an ongoing push by the right-wing Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to expand the settlements and entrench Israel’s grip on the land, with the goal of burying the possibility of a future Palestinian state.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burying
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Defendants found responsible for desecrating burial sites can face fines of $10,000 per offense.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Foreman's family returned Thursday to his burial site, holding a news conference with Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott to reveal Foreman's burial place, marked by a large monument that bears an image of him as a teen following his Olympic gold medal boxing win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Misprision of felony involves someone knowing a felony was committed, and concealing it and failing to report it to authorities as soon as possible.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Just days before the child’s death, Supervisor Arenas had castigated agency officials for concealing a November status report from the state that listed unresolved concerns.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Billy Cook dropped a bunt to move Bart to third, but Feduccia took too long throwing to first, so the Pirates had two on with no outs.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Another goal for the foundation is to help with the funeral expenses of those in the dance community who may die unexpectedly, like her own son.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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When Raphael died, a hundred torches were carried by painters at his funeral, and he was buried in the rotunda of the Pantheon.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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They were later located hiding in a nearby neighborhood and taken into custody.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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For moms who sometimes resort to hiding in the closet to finish their chapters.—
Lit Hub Approved,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Frank said the team could take pride in overcoming its dreadful start to come within a few victories of landing a higher seed that would have assured them a playoff spot, and posting its league-best 15th consecutive winning season.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Halos stormed through the playoffs to this franchise's only championship, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Quié kept getting up, sitting down, calling out to people in the street, checking on the kitchen, and whipping out his phone to film promotional videos.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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As Aubry points out, Cirie is out there whipping votes and changing almost everyone’s minds.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s enrichment capabilities have been reduced by bombing this year and last.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The center is named after bombing survivor Gillian Reny, who nearly lost a leg but was saved by first responders.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Burying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burying. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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