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
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The tiara contains a total of 385 precious stones, including rubies and diamonds, and is part of a larger set that includes earrings, brooch, choker and bracelet.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
These craters help retain moisture, reduce wind exposure and create a warmer microclimate as dark stones absorb and release heat.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Soon, Naim happens upon Ryan alone with the pastor’s son (Jeremy Blewitt), hurling stones at one another before collapsing into each other’s arms to make out.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Archaeologists believe the dog was placed in a bag or container with stones and deposited about 100 to 130 feet out into the lake.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Monica Vinader Gemstone Pendant Necklace comes in tiger’s eye and green onyx, two stones with deep meaning.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
An engagement ring with three stones is said to represent the past, present, and future of a relationship, per Winston’s Crown Jewelers.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
These primitive implements are known as cobble-and-flake tools in which river stones, or cobbles, are flaked into usable tools, including pick-like objects.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
To help keep your home's entryway clean and make getting in and out of the house easier on severe weather days, both Cuoco and Sons recommend creating pathways in slippery, high-traffic areas by using stepping stones, gravel, mulch, or even pavement if possible.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The tiara contains a total of 385 precious stones, including rubies and diamonds, and is part of a larger set that includes earrings, brooch, choker and bracelet.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
These craters help retain moisture, reduce wind exposure and create a warmer microclimate as dark stones absorb and release heat.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Soon, Naim happens upon Ryan alone with the pastor’s son (Jeremy Blewitt), hurling stones at one another before collapsing into each other’s arms to make out.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Archaeologists believe the dog was placed in a bag or container with stones and deposited about 100 to 130 feet out into the lake.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Monica Vinader Gemstone Pendant Necklace comes in tiger’s eye and green onyx, two stones with deep meaning.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
An engagement ring with three stones is said to represent the past, present, and future of a relationship, per Winston’s Crown Jewelers.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
These primitive implements are known as cobble-and-flake tools in which river stones, or cobbles, are flaked into usable tools, including pick-like objects.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stones
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Additional excavations could bring answers, Frame communicated, with the team hoping to find alters — tombstones frequently included the units soldiers belonged to.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Concrete beams standing in the dirt like tall tombstones.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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That context sharpens what India is doing.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Your intuition sharpens, your vision expands, and suddenly the future feels less abstract and more achievable.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
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February marks Black History Month, a time to examine historic monuments in Dallas that still hold significance for the city's African-American community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Today, the most visible monuments to that wealth power a tourism industry largely built around the Old South.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Covenant Classical rallies, edges Christian Life Prep Fort Worth Covenant Classical got 26 points from Matthew Bates to remain unbeaten in TAPPS 1-3A after a 66-60 come back win over Fort Worth Christian Life Prep on Tuesday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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As the war grinds through another bitterly cold winter, Russian strikes hit an apartment block Wednesday on the outskirts of Kyiv, killing two people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the war grinds through another bitterly cold winter, Russian strikes hit an apartment block Wednesday on the outskirts of Kyiv, killing two people.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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