caissons

plural of caisson

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Noun
  • Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 June 2026
  • The hybrid engine vaults the SUV’s appeal in a crowded segment.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
    Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • The funeral procession in the normally bustling Midan neighborhood carried the coffins of three of the victims.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Killed alongside Khamenei, and displayed in coffins next to his, were his daughter, son-in-law and baby granddaughter, as well as the wife ​of his son Mojtaba.
    Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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