Synonyms of vaults

vaults 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of vault

as in tombs

an underground burial chamber

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tombs
• catacombs
• crypts
• mausoleums
• sepulchres
• sepultures

vaults

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of vault

as in leaps

an act of leaping into the air

a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaps
• jumps
• hops
• bounces
• springs
• bounds
• skips
• gambols
• capers
• lopes
• pounces
• attacks
• dives
• plunges
• gambadoes
• caprioles
• pitches

vaults

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of vault

as in jumps

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

vaulted over the obstacle with ease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jumps
• leaps
• hops
• springs
• bounds
• bounces
• hurdles
• skips
• pounces
• romps
• leapfrogs
• lopes
• attacks
• cavorts
• gambols
• capers
• frolics
• bucks
• caprioles
• shoots
• skyrockets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vaults

Noun

Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Unlimited customers can add multi-factor authentication and create multiple password vaults. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Among other things, the project entails constructing additional collection vaults, improving existing ones, upgrading climate control and mechanical systems, enhancing the lighting and installing new roofing. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick. — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

The vaults sit behind a $100 million insurance facility from Lloyd's of London, arranged in 2025 to cover risks including internal collusion, according to the company. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

That alone vaults it into one of the continent’s great scenic train rides. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But adding a player like James, who even at 41 years old still packs a playmaking and scoring punch, could be the final piece that vaults them into championship contention. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 14 July 2026

His addition vaults them near, if not back to, the top of the AFC after a surprise Super Bowl run last season. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026

But what vaults it into classic territory is the film’s message of resilience and love. — Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025

Patriots are legit-scorchin’ on a seven-game win streak as blossoming star QB Drake Maye climbs in league MVP odds and Mike Vrabel vaults to lead in Coach of the Year derby. — Greg Cote november 12, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025