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as in tomb
a final resting place for a dead person
the forlorn boy put flowers on his mother's grave
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
a rock star who found his early grave in a plane crash
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as in dead
the state of being dead
a terrible fear of the grave
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
leaving gossip and celebrities to other magazines, this journal focuses on the grave issues confronting the nation
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
going over Niagara Falls poses a grave danger
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
when I asked him how his dog was doing, he looked grave and said, "Not good"
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as in deep
having a low musical pitch or range
a grave hexachord
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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the doctor's unexpected graveness warned us that the news was bad
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Recent Examples of grave
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
One local, Julian Ako, spent months negotiating with the estate’s team just to access and register his ancestors’ graves; his great-grandmother and her brother are buried there.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Inclusiveness was another one of Tennessee's most grave weaknesses, according to CNBC.
—Allison Kiehl, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As the plague spread, the dead were buried in mass graves.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
One local, Julian Ako, spent months negotiating with the estate’s team just to access and register his ancestors’ graves; his great-grandmother and her brother are buried there.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Adjective
Lawmakers with large rural constituencies voiced grave concern about what the cuts to public broadcasting could mean for some local public stations in their state.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Inclusiveness was another one of Tennessee's most grave weaknesses, according to CNBC.
—Allison Kiehl, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Verb
Better yet, the superstar—who recently graved our TV screens on The White Lotus—worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for the set.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grave
Adjective
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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But her feelings begin to shift after Steven gets into a serious car accident.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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More dangerous heat waves The Great Lakes region warmed substantially faster in the six years since the last assessment than it did in decades prior, the report shows.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Here's what each means, according to the NWS: Heat advisory: A heat advisory is the lowest level and is issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach the criteria for a more serious alert.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Common observances on Good Friday Good Friday is one of the most solemn days in the Christian calendar, observed by millions worldwide during the Easter season.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The moment was filled with conflicting emotions, a mix of gratitude and solemn reflection.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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He is frequently baffled by his son, Bobby—a fan of prop comedy and pop culture, as expressive as Hank is repressed—and overwhelmed by his wife, Peggy, a substitute teacher and onetime Boggle champion with deep reserves of self-belief.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mindful of the way Dave Roberts managed the Dodgers’ insanely deep bullpen through the playoffs in 2024, the Yankees (David Bednar, Jake Bird, Carlos Camilo Doval) and Mets (Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers) did well to horde relievers, while also adding position players at the trade deadline.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While etched teeth work fine for harder foods like potatoes, hard cheeses and root vegetables, stamped teeth are better suited to soft cheeses.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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There's a dual scale system featuring 0.1-mm and 1/64-inch interpolation precisely laser etched.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite receiving safety stamps of approval, the process for building the Las Vegas tunnels came under fire for worker safety violations and concerns, with the project being cited for numerous violations that included injuries and exposure to hazardous materials.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Grants will be given to projects that remove or reduce hazardous wood materials National Forest System Lands.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But she and the remaining Storm family members are swept up into an inheritance game – her father’s last wish, organized by her father’s stern, handsome right-hand man.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images With the matchup looming large as the 2025 season continues to draw closer, one of Rodgers' former teammates on the Jets has spoken out with a stern warning to him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In the home and away dressing rooms hang the famous honours boards where century makers or bowlers who have taken five wickets in an innings — Bumrah has now joined the list — or 10 wickets in a match have their names inscribed.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The area is inscribed on the World Heritage List for its Basilica and archaeological remains.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Grave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grave. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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