as in tombstones
a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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Recent Examples of stones
Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
How about the stones on Gisele for not even giving Tom Brady a mention?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
—Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Regular sponges may snag on textured natural stones.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Archeologists uncovered a version of the iconic landmark that predates the famous stones by 500 years.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
This is around the same time that the first earthworks at Stonehenge were built, while the famous stones weren’t put in place until 500 years later.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Build a Wall Building a small retaining wall–type barrier with bricks, stones, or breeze blocks can be a good and aesthetically pleasing option, but make sure to build up on only two sides of the AC unit.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
The diamonds finally arrived in April 2026, carrying a significance that went far beyond the finished stones themselves.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Noun
We’re taught to believe that hard work insures a good outcome, even as the stepping stones to a secure life grow harder to find.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
How about the stones on Gisele for not even giving Tom Brady a mention?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
—Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Regular sponges may snag on textured natural stones.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Archeologists uncovered a version of the iconic landmark that predates the famous stones by 500 years.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
This is around the same time that the first earthworks at Stonehenge were built, while the famous stones weren’t put in place until 500 years later.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Build a Wall Building a small retaining wall–type barrier with bricks, stones, or breeze blocks can be a good and aesthetically pleasing option, but make sure to build up on only two sides of the AC unit.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
The diamonds finally arrived in April 2026, carrying a significance that went far beyond the finished stones themselves.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stones
Noun
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The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The Pontiac Gazette newspaper in Oakland County reported storm damage included apple and peach trees uprooted or twisted, churches destroyed, and cemetery tombstones blown down.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Sign up for a short learning series that sharpens skills, then share one takeaway with someone close to strengthen connection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Vance’s referral to the new National Fraud Enforcement Division sharpens scrutiny of the White House’s ‘war on fraud’ and fears the unit could be weaponized against Democratic opponents.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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No government endangered one of humanity’s greatest cultural monuments.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Only in the late 19th century did the United States and Mexico demarcate the international line with small stone obelisks that looked like miniature Washington monuments.—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Rather, Robin edges toward a kind of moral salvation by becoming a mentor to Margaret (Faith Delaney, Here), a troubled little girl whose father was killed in the battle, and the young Arthur (Hamnet‘s Noah Jupe), out for revenge and suffering from an injury that cost him an eye.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Decision speed grinds to a halt when every choice has to work its way through layers of process.—
Nick Chandi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Sorry for the rant, but this one really grinds my gears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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