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Recent Examples of excavation
The site of two ancient Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge about pre-Norman British history since its first excavation in 1938.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Over decades of excavations, archaeologists have uncovered weapons, drinking horns, musical instruments and the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
The San Lázaro rock shelter during the excavations.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 May 2025
So, that became kind of the theme song of the Dreadnought excavation.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Over decades of excavations, archaeologists have uncovered weapons, drinking horns, musical instruments and the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
The San Lázaro rock shelter during the excavations.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 May 2025
So, that became kind of the theme song of the Dreadnought excavation.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavation
Noun
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The brand also quickly sold out of the faux leather trench, minidress and Moto gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The reactor will sit in an underground trench 25 feet deep and 80 feet long, covered by concrete and serviced by a 40-ton crane.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Sean joined her, and Bronte shared her theory about Gabby, believing that Gabby may have been at the caves.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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As reported earlier, these ancient Hebrew texts—roughly 900 full and partial scrolls in all, stored in clay jars—were first discovered scattered in various caves near what was once the settlement of Qumran, just north of the Dead Sea, by Bedouin shepherds in 1946–1947.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The two carved their names into the side of the caverns.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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High-definition graphical processing power for that era contributed to indelible world building, allowing players to freely travel the cities and caverns of Cyrodiil.—
Jamal Michel,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After mating, the females drop to the turfgrass and burrow into the soil to lay their eggs, says Joseph.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Burrowing owls are also desert dwellers and have adapted by digging burrows underground for nesting and shelter.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Follow these tips for using your fire pit responsibly this summer.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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Leon Rose clearly didn’t like the fact that Thibodeau didn’t use guys like Landry Shamet, not really, and Delon Wright until the Knicks were in a ditch against the Pacers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The skull, for instance, contained an air cavity near the nose.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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In the earlier version of its equipment, the resonator cavity had a single post and supported a single frequency.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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