as in tombs
an underground burial chamber
archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers
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Recent Examples of vaults
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
That means spent nuclear rods live in vaults onsite at all plants nationwide, Adamson said.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike banks or vaults, they are designed to be open, accessible and inviting to the public—an environment that can also be exploited by criminals.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The comedian Fred Armisen is set to host a CNN docuseries digging into Universal Music’s vaults.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Depositories operate highly secure vaults designed specifically for storing valuable metals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Why the price of gold is so high Gold prices typically rise when the stock market is lagging, as investors seek stability in a metal that largely sits unused in government vaults around the world, including Kentucky's Fort Knox.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The memo warns that surviving operators relocated mirror servers and sensitive data to civilian infrastructure, including basements in central Caracas and the heavily fortified vaults of the Central Bank of Venezuela.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 26 Jan. 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
Noun
As the video demonstrates, von Ensingen’s drawing (not in the show, alas) collapses all the levels, complete with stairs, setbacks, vaults, and columns, onto a single plane.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
That means spent nuclear rods live in vaults onsite at all plants nationwide, Adamson said.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike banks or vaults, they are designed to be open, accessible and inviting to the public—an environment that can also be exploited by criminals.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The comedian Fred Armisen is set to host a CNN docuseries digging into Universal Music’s vaults.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Depositories operate highly secure vaults designed specifically for storing valuable metals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Why the price of gold is so high Gold prices typically rise when the stock market is lagging, as investors seek stability in a metal that largely sits unused in government vaults around the world, including Kentucky's Fort Knox.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The memo warns that surviving operators relocated mirror servers and sensitive data to civilian infrastructure, including basements in central Caracas and the heavily fortified vaults of the Central Bank of Venezuela.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Keep what assets remain, hold onto the UFAs and see if there’s a post-Olympics surge with this group that vaults them back into the postseason once again.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 26 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaults
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The main reason this position group jumps up so much is Georgia transfer Dominick Kelly, who provides key depth.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a viewer, your mind instantly jumps back to the pre-Jackson 5 brothers practicing in their living room in Gary, Indiana, in the 1960s.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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His voice leaps across the intervening years clearly and confidently.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The many leaps in time to the wedding—to which Ruben shows up on a motorcycle, angry enough to knock his brother out with a single punch—consistently ratchet up the sense of dread, and the suspense over why or how these two have stayed enmeshed.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Alix Earle takes her shoes off and hops on a mechanical bull at the Whiskey River x SipMargs event in Nashville Tennessee on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the word, springs the deed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Vaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaults. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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