quarried

Definition of quarriednext
past tense of quarry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarried
mined
Verb
  • In his poems, letters lose limbs, words are mined, and grammar collapses under shelling.
    Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The settlement calls for the permit to limit mining to just over 2,200 acres on land that is already being mined.
    Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Quarried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarried. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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