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noun (1)

ˈvȯlt

Definition of vault

as in tomb

an underground burial chamber archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers

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as in leap

an act of leaping into the air a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer

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verb

as in to leap

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air vaulted over the obstacle with ease

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Once an interview is taped, it’s quickly edited and put in a vault. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 The album contains 10 rare recordings but doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of Paisley Park’s reported 8,000-song vault. — Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Perhaps Clark’s play will vault her into the starting lineup down the road. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 That alone vaults it into one of the continent’s great scenic train rides. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vault

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In 2023, scientists used a portable MA-XRF imaging device to study ancient Egyptian paintings, part of a broader project investigating tomb chapels in the Theban Necropolis.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The tomb dates to the late 2nd century bce, demonstrating that a version of The Art of War closely resembling the text known today was in circulation by that time.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

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Virginia slides up for its Week 0 beatdown of NC State, and UCLA makes a big leap into the top 25 for its impressive 45-24 win at Cal.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of leap

Verb

The reflecting pools echo with the sound of water cascading into the voids below, which suggests a peaceful replacement for the terror of men and women jumping from the towers.

— Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Jean jumps into her car, and heads from her west side home to her mother's house on the east side of the city.

— Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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Then in January 2026, according to police, a potential family member reached out to police and said the mausoleum and grave of a relative at Riverview Cemetery were unlawfully desecrated in 2002.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
Newspaper reports from 2002 indicated the coffin in the mausoleum had been smashed open, and remains were then taken from the site.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of mausoleum

Verb

Cats might hop onto counters and knock over dishes, so keep them out of the way, Dresser said.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As part of their ordeal, Ben and his girls have been hopping into their 2015 Kia Sedona every couple weeks to drive the 265 miles from Otis for lengthy visits.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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The Boulet Brothers descend on New York Comic Con to celebrate a decade of horror, filth, and glamour, and open the crypt on the show’s upcoming seventh season.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Call it the canary yellow uniforms in the coal mine — except the Red Sox have shot up the elevator shaft, bursting from their subterranean crypt.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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