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

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

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Synonyms of vault (Entry 3 of 3)

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

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The first known use of vault was in the 14th century

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“Vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vault. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.

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