as in caskets
a boxlike container for holding a dead body
coffins are said to be the preferred sleeping places of vampires
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Recent Examples of coffins
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously identified mudbrick and limestone burial structures, fragments of coffins, inscribed limestone blocks, and a Roman-period coin.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
And especially when almost no one alive today still remembers just how many child-sized coffins were involved in the halcyon pre-vaccine days when nature got to take its course.
—Diana Gitig, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2026
Some still believe Ebola is a myth Even as at least one funeral home manager dusted off coffins for sale alongside a road in Bunia, experts reported a lack of trust among some residents of the region who do not believe the virus exists.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Earlier this spring, archaeologists also announced the discovery of eight Egyptian papyrus scrolls alongside a cache of colorful coffins dating back more than 2,600 years.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Often, coffins are in limited supply, and the person will be wrapped in a traditional cloth instead, according to local custom.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Don’t miss a sighting of a rare surviving Ba-Bird here, a wooden figure placed on top of coffins to help spirits fly away.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Noun
The remains of the girls, who were students at Utumishi Girls Academy, were placed in white coffins adorned with flowers and topped with their portraits.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously identified mudbrick and limestone burial structures, fragments of coffins, inscribed limestone blocks, and a Roman-period coin.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
And especially when almost no one alive today still remembers just how many child-sized coffins were involved in the halcyon pre-vaccine days when nature got to take its course.
—Diana Gitig, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2026
Some still believe Ebola is a myth Even as at least one funeral home manager dusted off coffins for sale alongside a road in Bunia, experts reported a lack of trust among some residents of the region who do not believe the virus exists.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Earlier this spring, archaeologists also announced the discovery of eight Egyptian papyrus scrolls alongside a cache of colorful coffins dating back more than 2,600 years.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Often, coffins are in limited supply, and the person will be wrapped in a traditional cloth instead, according to local custom.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Don’t miss a sighting of a rare surviving Ba-Bird here, a wooden figure placed on top of coffins to help spirits fly away.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffins
Noun
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Branwell’s coffin was carried from the house and placed next to the other family caskets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The Associated Press and USA Today reported that the churchgoers honored the children by wearing pink, purple and blue, visiting their white caskets with photos of each of the children — some alongside their favorite Disney characters — as well as praying and singing as a group.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, the blackout curtains work well, and the beds are both supportive and plush.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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All that Kuélap has to offer, namely a steep hike paired with a rich pre-Incan history and familial tombs, piqued my type two adventure senses.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
30 Nov. 2025
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Also in October, archaeologists unearthed more than 60 tombs in Colossae, a city immortalized in the Bible.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One tiny survivor breaks free and attempts to flee, but Noem leaps through the doors and buries three rounds into its face and abdomen, which gush blood.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Instead of listening to the public, this response just buries the truth and clears the way for even more exports.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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“Coffins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffins. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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