human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift's mansion have been identified as police close the investigation.
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Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Then, after further investigation, authorities found human remains in a vacant lot in North East, a June 11 news release from the Maryland State Police said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The sheriff’s office plans to use sonar detection to search Lake Michigan for more human remains, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
Researchers worked in collaboration with indigenous communities, various international institutions and archaeologists, according to the release, and were able to study over 800 DNA samples from ancient human remains and recent medical cases showing signs of leprosy.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Then, after further investigation, authorities found human remains in a vacant lot in North East, a June 11 news release from the Maryland State Police said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The sheriff’s office plans to use sonar detection to search Lake Michigan for more human remains, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
Researchers worked in collaboration with indigenous communities, various international institutions and archaeologists, according to the release, and were able to study over 800 DNA samples from ancient human remains and recent medical cases showing signs of leprosy.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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