as in graveyard
a piece of land used for burying the dead
many of the soldiers who died in the battle are buried in a cemetery nearby
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Recent Examples of cemetery
However, probably my favorite place to stay is in Recoleta, home to the imposing cemetery where Eva Peron is buried.
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
And hundreds, if not thousands, of jack-o-lanterns in all sizes and colors, a zoo of skeleton animals (even octopus), cutesy yard signs, gigantic inflatables and enough grave stones to fill a cemetery.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The historic burial ground, a roughly 25-acre site made up of four different sections, served as Indianapolis' first cemetery before its closure in the late 19th century.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
The researchers think the camp was built in the second century C.E.
Over the years, archaeologists have found many forts, towers, cemeteries, canals and temporary military camps along the Limes.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
And hundreds, if not thousands, of jack-o-lanterns in all sizes and colors, a zoo of skeleton animals (even octopus), cutesy yard signs, gigantic inflatables and enough grave stones to fill a cemetery.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The historic burial ground, a roughly 25-acre site made up of four different sections, served as Indianapolis' first cemetery before its closure in the late 19th century.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
The researchers think the camp was built in the second century C.E.
Over the years, archaeologists have found many forts, towers, cemeteries, canals and temporary military camps along the Limes.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cemetery
graveyard
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Microsoft feared that Figma's lack of a clear business model might lead to a burial in the startup graveyard.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
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The graveyard has new holes, freshly dug, accepting the town’s loss is far from over.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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“Cemetery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cemetery. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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