DISINTERRING Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

disinterring

verb

present participle of disinter

as in unearthing

to remove from place of burial the Egyptian mummy was carefully disinterred

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Recent Examples of disinterring Pena was charged separately for allegedly disinterring a body and will be back in court to face that count at a later date, the DA said. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026

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unearthing

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After unearthing news articles and videos detailing prior allegations made about Smith’s behavior toward other children in Illinois and Indiana, the parents contacted police, prompting the criminal investigation and charges.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
In season two, Sugar steps up to track down a Korean boxer’s missing older brother, all while unearthing a larger city-wide conspiracy in the process.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

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