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as in tombs
a final resting place for a dead person
opened the sepulture and examined the mummy
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as in burials
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed
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Found throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa, dolmens are prehistoric megalithic stone structures, usually built as tombs or burial sites.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Instead of houses or shops, this was lined with the tombs of Termessos’ rich and mighty.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Images of mass burials on Hart Island near the Bronx also circulated widely during 2020 and 2021.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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After losing the millions, Hanson sent Cipriani death threats, poured fake blood on his parents' graves and sent videos of executions to his family members.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to court records, Gaven Carayoan, 43, Jesse Barcinas, 33, and Joseph Mendiola, 30, are facing multiple counts of violating graves and theft by unlawful taking or disposition.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sepultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sepultures. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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