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
Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The stones show signs of possible ancient microbial life, according to scientists.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Magic Real Solutions brought Solution BioStone BD, its more sustainable and efficient alternative to pumice stones, to the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Extra logs and stepping stones have been added to the habitat to protect the cubs and facilitate their movement in the big space.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
However, demonstrations are still ongoing, and protesters were seen throwing stones at police in riot gear, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Born in what is now Zimbabwe, Bland spent hours as a child hurling stones at telegraph poles.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
These stones are abrasive volcanic rocks that are extremely effective at scrubbing away tough stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Cough heavily and repeatedly to dislodge stones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Marble and stones sourced from the site’s excavation are repurposed into mosaics.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The stones show signs of possible ancient microbial life, according to scientists.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Magic Real Solutions brought Solution BioStone BD, its more sustainable and efficient alternative to pumice stones, to the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Extra logs and stepping stones have been added to the habitat to protect the cubs and facilitate their movement in the big space.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
However, demonstrations are still ongoing, and protesters were seen throwing stones at police in riot gear, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Born in what is now Zimbabwe, Bland spent hours as a child hurling stones at telegraph poles.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
These stones are abrasive volcanic rocks that are extremely effective at scrubbing away tough stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Cough heavily and repeatedly to dislodge stones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stones
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Fixed a bug where allied player characters could clip through tombstones when Totem Stella was used.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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His people had been in the area since the early nineteenth century, and the tombstones were worn and covered in lichen.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many gig workers also operate across multiple brands and industries, spurring a cross-pollination of ideas that sharpens their work, fuels continuous improvement, and creates a more empathetic, modern approach to customer experience.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Capital might fuel expansion, but the process also sharpens leadership skills, deepens industry relationships and often reveals operational blind spots.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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That meant bouncing along the halls of capitol hill or along the green near historic monuments.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, as the defamation case edges closer to a verdict, Relli faces the prospect of walking away empty-handed—or worse, financially responsible for tens of thousands in legal fees.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cuomo, however, edges him on crime (31 against 26 percent), the most important concern.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Too often, the buying journey still grinds like an outdated gearbox.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the summer season grinds to a near halt, several holdover titles rounded out the top five.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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