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?
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Regular sponges may snag on textured natural stones.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Archeologists uncovered a version of the iconic landmark that predates the famous stones by 500 years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
How about the stones on Gisele for not even giving Tom Brady a mention?
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
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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
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The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.
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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.
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus sharpens when routines stay simple.
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The argument sharpens when the archive stops handing over anything as clean as confession.
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While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
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Within a few years of Euromaidan, the Ukrainian government had outlawed Soviet symbols, including monuments to Lenin.
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Palm Beach edges Florida via head-to-head results for 3rd, as does Bay Area over Carolina for 5th.
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General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges.
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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