as in graves
a final resting place for a dead person
explored the historic graveyard and saw tombs that dated back two centuries
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as in inters
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
Forest Lawn is where many of Tinseltown's immortals are tombed for all eternity
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Recent Examples of tombs
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The tombs of all the greatest rulers of Egypt.
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Kaitlin Stevens,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Beyond its shape, what's especially intriguing is the two pre-Nuragic chamber tombs dating to around 3200–2800 BCE carved into the volcanic rock.
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The Drenthepad covers roughly 340 kilometers (211 miles) across the unspoiled Dutch province of Drenthe, passing megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crossing three national parks.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
The route passes megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crosses three different national parks along the way.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Hue, Vietnam Ornate palaces, pavilions, statues and royal tombs are waiting to be explored in Hue.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
Picture Indiana Jones swapping his fedora for a Han dynasty helmet, dodging booby traps in dusty Chinese tombs.
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Urnesha Bhattacherjee,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
That has brought the total tombs found in the site to 48, ministry said.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
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.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The tombs of all the greatest rulers of Egypt.
—
Kaitlin Stevens,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Beyond its shape, what's especially intriguing is the two pre-Nuragic chamber tombs dating to around 3200–2800 BCE carved into the volcanic rock.
—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The Drenthepad covers roughly 340 kilometers (211 miles) across the unspoiled Dutch province of Drenthe, passing megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crossing three national parks.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
The route passes megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crosses three different national parks along the way.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Hue, Vietnam Ornate palaces, pavilions, statues and royal tombs are waiting to be explored in Hue.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
Picture Indiana Jones swapping his fedora for a Han dynasty helmet, dodging booby traps in dusty Chinese tombs.
—
Urnesha Bhattacherjee,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombs
Noun
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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 algorithm buries it because the pattern is easy to detect.
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Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.
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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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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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The sunken battleship entombs more than 900 sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor.
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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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