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
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
The first floor unfolds into expansive formal rooms, former dining and sitting areas, a kitchen awaiting reconstruction, a library, sunroom, tearoom, den, vaults and multiple fireplaces.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Pham responded by investing in additional security cameras, alarms and vaults.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
The first floor unfolds into expansive formal rooms, former dining and sitting areas, a kitchen awaiting reconstruction, a library, sunroom, tearoom, den, vaults and multiple fireplaces.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Pham responded by investing in additional security cameras, alarms and vaults.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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
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 average 2-cent increase across the state on Monday is not the double-digit jumps over the past few weeks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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As the three months are counted down in a clockwork way (at one point, the film simply leaps from the 12-week mark to the six-week mark), there’s little detailed feeling for how the designs evolve, for what’s at stake, or for the personalities of Jacobs’ associates.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lancaster guard Journee Hampton (12), left, leaps to take possession of a loose ball during first half action against Austin Westlake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Matt Sorgenfrei hops on Caltrain at the San Francisco station two to three times a week.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even better, the bunny can transform into two other animals once the holiday buzz hops away.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 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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The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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