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as in funeral
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
the children wanted to give the dead bird a proper burial in the backyard
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as in tomb
a final resting place for a dead person
archaeologically significant artifacts, such as stone tools, have been discovered in Neanderthal burials
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Recent Examples of burial
In the game, a decision to pursue Abby is made just days after Joel’s burial, providing immediate action and consequences to players who want to get revenge themselves.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
What is especially noticeable is that, despite this being a time of high levels of obstetric death there is only evidence of a handful of mother-infant burials from this period.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In the cremation burial, researchers also discovered a small vase painted with red bands and spiral patterns.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
In fact, the best place to experience both onsen and a hot sand burial is also a terrific overnight stay: the storied Ibusuki Hakusuikan hotel.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
What is especially noticeable is that, despite this being a time of high levels of obstetric death there is only evidence of a handful of mother-infant burials from this period.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In the cremation burial, researchers also discovered a small vase painted with red bands and spiral patterns.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
In fact, the best place to experience both onsen and a hot sand burial is also a terrific overnight stay: the storied Ibusuki Hakusuikan hotel.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burial
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In October 2023, she was beaten, arrested, and detained for several weeks for attending the funeral of Armita Geravand, a 17-year-old who was killed for supposedly not properly wearing her hijab.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Macron visited Trump at the White House in February, and the two were together at the Vatican last month for the funeral of Pope Francis.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The city’s monuments, which include several royal palaces, ritual sites and tombs, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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The gravesite also houses the tombs of Edith Piaf and Oscar Wilde and has long been a site for fans of the rocker to pay their respects in the area known as Poet's Corner. Paris' official tourism website states that crowds gather there on the anniversary of Morrison's death on July 3 every year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The mayor has ordered the city flag to be lowered on Monday, starting at 8 a.m. through 8 a.m. the day after his interment, which has not been publicly announced.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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On Sunday, following Francis’ interment, U.S. flags can again rise to full-staff, unless Trump issues a new order.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of children died from abuse or neglect, with mass graves still being found decades after the last residential school closed in 1998.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Archaeologists found a grave dating to the mid-15th century full of preserved textiles, wooden objects, and metal artifacts.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Located at the intersection of Highways 6 and 13, this cemetery is the final resting place of L.M. Montgomery.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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There are over 150 national cemeteries —including Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery — across the country that will sport thousands of American flags every Memorial Day.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Burial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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