tombs 1 of 2

noun

plural of tomb
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of tomb
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
Noun
This incredible necropolis is home to the tombs of the pharaohs and is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 But there is very little archaeological evidence available, given that many of the earliest Egyptian tombs were plundered and/or hastily excavated. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026 But our latest research shows how these tombs – built for Etruscans of higher socioeconomic and political status—were designed to offer sophisticated sensory experiences. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026 Nearby was the city’s Jewish graveyard, where the tombs are laid out around a steep flight of steps. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 The Valley of the Kings and the tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Their findings suggest that these tombs were intended not simply to house the dead but to affect the living through an immersive environment. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombs
  1. graves
  2. buries
  3. burials
  4. entombs
  5. cemeteries
Noun
  • The Kinest’e Community Coalition, composed of Lincoln and other tribal members and their allies, continues its fight to not only have a say in the project but also to reroute the trail to protect sacred sites, including graves.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Walk past a guard wolf to see a potion brewing, a spidery scenario in the yard, gothic graves, a skeletal spot in one corner and plenty of gore on the porch.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of graves
Verb
  • His body is never recovered, and the Gardiner family buries an empty casket.
    — Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone stress-tests the checkout, then quietly buries returns, cancellations and subscription pauses.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of buries
Noun
  • The Fresno County Code also does not provide specific instructions for backyard pet burials, so pet owners should contact county or city officials to confirm any possible restrictions.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The seven other cemeteries will become off-limits for burials in January 2027.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of burials
Verb
  • The sunken battleship entombs more than 900 sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor.
    — Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Definition of entombs
Noun
  • Some cultures clean graves as a regular ritual Abrams agreed that proper cleaning, as well as permission from cemeteries, are crucial before setting out to clean a grave.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Municipal and private cemeteries charge annual fees for land maintenance.
    — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cemeteries

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“Tombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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