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
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
One night in March, 35 billion lira (valued at the time at around $21 million) was stolen from the security company's vaults in Rome.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
For an additional fee, guests can opt for a tennis package, which includes ninety minutes with a tennis pro on the club’s rare grass courts, two swag bags with ITHF merch, and a private tour of the grounds and museum vaults.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of storing silver themselves, investors can buy shares of the ETF, which holds silver in vaults and reflects changes in the metal's market price, minus fees.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
But the producer dug deep into his vaults.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
It will be set inside the bomb-proof Vault-Tec vaults seen in the series.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
It's alleged the 34-year-old Ephrata man used ropes and ladders to get into vaults.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Officers say a Tuesday night arrest culminated a monthslong investigation into break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery, where at least 26 mausoleums and vaults had been forced open since early November.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The Rebels have a slightly better resume than the Commodores, whose win against Missouri vaults them into the field this week.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Replete with fast cars, boats, guns, explosions and huge vaults, the teaser packs a lot into 90 seconds.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
One night in March, 35 billion lira (valued at the time at around $21 million) was stolen from the security company's vaults in Rome.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
For an additional fee, guests can opt for a tennis package, which includes ninety minutes with a tennis pro on the club’s rare grass courts, two swag bags with ITHF merch, and a private tour of the grounds and museum vaults.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of storing silver themselves, investors can buy shares of the ETF, which holds silver in vaults and reflects changes in the metal's market price, minus fees.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
But the producer dug deep into his vaults.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
It will be set inside the bomb-proof Vault-Tec vaults seen in the series.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
It's alleged the 34-year-old Ephrata man used ropes and ladders to get into vaults.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Officers say a Tuesday night arrest culminated a monthslong investigation into break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery, where at least 26 mausoleums and vaults had been forced open since early November.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The Rebels have a slightly better resume than the Commodores, whose win against Missouri vaults them into the field this week.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaults
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Boitano said Liu was exceptional in her early years, performing jumps no other skater could execute at the time.—
Janelle Davis,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … DRAMATIC RESCUE – Viral video captures moments after mother jumps into water to save daughter.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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In the video, the cat quickly leaps off the stove after turning on a burner, which ignited the items sitting on top.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s that line about wishing you were here to see it, which leaps from his throat like a cry for help.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even the oldest maxim about cab drivers and bell hops giving share prices was tested by relating an anecdote about comments in his village pub from locals and complete strangers firing questions at him and a fellow gold trader about the gold price.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video of the incident posted by SBS Sport showed Vine and other cyclists on the ground as the kangaroo hops across the road, trying to avoid a throng of competitors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Vaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaults. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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