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Definition of vaultnext
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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vault

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noun (2)

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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vault

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verb

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Recent Examples of vault
Noun
For one thing, the 35mm anamorphic (widescreen) film found in the vaults did not have an attached soundtrack, because the sound is recorded separately. John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026 The Kylie Cosmetics founder typically works with stylist Alexander Rose to pull feminine, form-fitting pieces from Schiaparelli, Ashi Studio or the vault of Versace. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 27th racer to take the course, Kyle Negomir, found a fast line and vaulted into 10th place for the top American finish. Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 Momentum builds as the Moon in your 10th House of Obligations trines breakthrough Uranus in your 6th House of Determination, inviting you to vault over a wall that once seemed insurmountable. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vault
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Verb
  • The Chinese speedskater leaped into the air, fists clenched, joy bursting from every pore.
    Rick Maese, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
  • But Fleming leaps past other wry wordsmiths with his constant, unrelenting effort to wring every last drop of laughter out of every single premise.
    John Roy, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Reduce your high-rate debts Consumer debt has been rising year after year, and credit card balances alone have jumped dramatically in this economic climate.
    Aly J Yale, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Can the dunkers rediscover the creativity that compelled Blake Griffin to jump over a car, Gerald Green to blow out a cupcake candle on the rim, Dwight Howard to put on a cape and Vince Carter to stick his whole arm in the hoop?
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The 26-year-old from Plano, Texas, immediately hopped onto the kiss-and-cry stand to raise her teammate’s hand in victory.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vault. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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