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as in funerals
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 tombs
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 burials
In Bunia and Rwampara, 75 decontaminations and 57 safe and dignified burials have been carried out by teams directly supported by UNICEF and partners.
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Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Archaeologists long knew the Tequesta had a substantial presence along the Miami River, and previous excavations had turned up evidence of indigenous burials and settlement thousands of years old.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The viruses trigger the same type of disease and are spread via the same methods — contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, or the preparation of an infected corpse for traditional burials.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
30 June 2026
At the epicenter in Congo's eastern Ituri province where burials have become routine, including of babies.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
In March 2026, archaeologists published a study of 125 burials from a Stone Age civilization in modern-day Hungary.
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Ky Merkley,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Anderson and Vanderi worked with a team of volunteers sifting through the disturbed burials to recover and analyze the Revolutionary War remains for eventual reinterment.
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Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.
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Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Meanwhile, the cemetery – the final resting place for more than 400,000 service members, veterans and their eligible dependents – continues to conduct up to 30 burials each weekday.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Archaeologists long knew the Tequesta had a substantial presence along the Miami River, and previous excavations had turned up evidence of indigenous burials and settlement thousands of years old.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The viruses trigger the same type of disease and are spread via the same methods — contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, or the preparation of an infected corpse for traditional burials.
—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
30 June 2026
At the epicenter in Congo's eastern Ituri province where burials have become routine, including of babies.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
In March 2026, archaeologists published a study of 125 burials from a Stone Age civilization in modern-day Hungary.
—
Ky Merkley,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Anderson and Vanderi worked with a team of volunteers sifting through the disturbed burials to recover and analyze the Revolutionary War remains for eventual reinterment.
—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.
—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Meanwhile, the cemetery – the final resting place for more than 400,000 service members, veterans and their eligible dependents – continues to conduct up to 30 burials each weekday.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burials
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Since then, the 65-year-old has only made public appearances at family events, including his parents' funerals and, most recently, the funeral of Britain's Duchess of Kent, Katharine, in September.
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That has brought the total tombs found in the site to 48, ministry said.
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In the Valley of the Kings, guides suggest specific tombs based on what you’re drawn to, whether intricate artwork, historical significance, or lighter crowds, while explaining what the decorations convey about ancient beliefs and power.
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Eight days after Venezuela’s earthquakes, black smoke, mass graves and overwhelmed rescuers define La Guaira, even as the dramatic rescue of a man buried nearly a week offers fleeting hope.
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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The National Flag Foundation sent an American flag to all the states, territories and military cemeteries around the world.
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Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, prayer houses, cemeteries, and religious schools have been damaged or destroyed.
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“Burials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burials. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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