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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The sunken battleship entombs more than 900 sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor.
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In the Valley of the Kings, guides suggest specific tombs based on what you’re drawn to, whether intricate artwork, historical significance, or lighter crowds, while explaining what the decorations convey about ancient beliefs and power.
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The Drenthepad covers roughly 340 kilometers (211 miles) across the unspoiled Dutch province of Drenthe, passing megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crossing three national parks.
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Pair curtains with shades or blinds accordingly.
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Blackout curtains Your four-legged friend will appreciate the extra shade.
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The algorithm buries it because the pattern is easy to detect.
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Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.
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“Coffins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffins. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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