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
Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Amethysts and garnets have been found in seventh century jewellery and these stones were mined in Sri Lanka and India.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Those in glass houses should not throw stones, of course.
—Kevin Coulson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the second, the Homo erectus use those two crude stones, one smooth and one chipped.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
For the first time, the watchmaker has invisibly set diamonds, giving the illusion that the stones are floating above select columns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Mix metals, stones, enamels, opals, and different shapes and sizes.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Late in the novel, the narrator begins taking metalwork classes, hoping to make something out of the items she’s always collected—stones, crystals, scraps of silver.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
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To one side, in green, the word Mamá was written in little stones made of green clay.
—Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Amethysts and garnets have been found in seventh century jewellery and these stones were mined in Sri Lanka and India.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Those in glass houses should not throw stones, of course.
—Kevin Coulson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the second, the Homo erectus use those two crude stones, one smooth and one chipped.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
For the first time, the watchmaker has invisibly set diamonds, giving the illusion that the stones are floating above select columns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Mix metals, stones, enamels, opals, and different shapes and sizes.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Late in the novel, the narrator begins taking metalwork classes, hoping to make something out of the items she’s always collected—stones, crystals, scraps of silver.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stones
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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
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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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That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the fun of construction, the set sharpens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while reinforcing STEM concepts in a way that feels hands-on and exciting.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tzvika Tesler, the chairman of the kibbutz, says his community is now debating whether to tear down the charred and bullet-ridden husks of homes that were attacked or to preserve them like monuments.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Create monuments — work that deserves to be remembered.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The economy has slowed, weakening the labor market and forcing the Federal Reserve last week to trim its benchmark short-term interest rate by a quarter percentage point as inflation edges up and amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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The White House is halting $18 billion in New York infrastructure funding due to concerns over diversity and inclusion practices and as the first day of a federal shutdown grinds government work to a halt.—
Gregory Korte,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This all-in-one machine grinds and brews for maximum freshness, dispensing the perfect dose of caffeine each time.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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