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as in wheelbarrow
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Recent Examples of barrow
The ancient long barrow, located at the border of the villages Dlouhé Dvory and Lípa in the country’s eastern Bohemia region, measures roughly 620 feet long and 50 feet wide at its largest point.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2024
Another Bronze Age cemetery located ten miles from Stonehenge features 20 barrows, or circular mounds, some of which show signs of cremation.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
One such barrow likely started as an oval, but was later reworked into a shape that was more circular.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
Beneath this barrow, archaeologists found a mass grave, which held the remains of both children and adults.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
The burial ground includes more than 20 barrows, or circular mounds.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
The new geophysical survey, released in September, includes several previously unidentified burial mounds and an earth and timber chamber, called a long barrow, that was likely used for excarnation: the act of removing flesh from the bones of the deceased in preparation for burial.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2014
One recent night under a freezing drizzle, a man named Zarlialai, 40, leaned against his rusty barrow.
—Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2023
They were buried in a prominent position marked by small barrow mounds (ancient burial places covered with a large mound of earth and stones).
—Duncan Sayer, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2024
Another Bronze Age cemetery located ten miles from Stonehenge features 20 barrows, or circular mounds, some of which show signs of cremation.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
One such barrow likely started as an oval, but was later reworked into a shape that was more circular.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
Beneath this barrow, archaeologists found a mass grave, which held the remains of both children and adults.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
The burial ground includes more than 20 barrows, or circular mounds.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023
The new geophysical survey, released in September, includes several previously unidentified burial mounds and an earth and timber chamber, called a long barrow, that was likely used for excarnation: the act of removing flesh from the bones of the deceased in preparation for burial.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2014
One recent night under a freezing drizzle, a man named Zarlialai, 40, leaned against his rusty barrow.
—Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2023
They were buried in a prominent position marked by small barrow mounds (ancient burial places covered with a large mound of earth and stones).
—Duncan Sayer, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrow
Noun
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The dead man, shot by gang members, was being wheeled away in a wheelbarrow down the street by his brother and a friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Step 3: Clean Up Gather the cut stems and place them in a wheelbarrow or on a tarp to transfer them to a compost pile or into yard waste bags for disposal.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
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Their Southwestern-style ranch on Old Sunset Trail sits on a hill in a gated community with views of the Rocky Mountains.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like iconic Pacific Northwest coffee brand Starbucks, Dutch Bros also got its start in the uppermost region of the contiguous U.S., founded in 1992 by two brothers and a pushcart in Oregon.—
Sydney Cella,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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It was started in a pushcart on the Lower East Side by my grandfather, Harry Rothman.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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The bones excavated at the site were returned to King William Island in 1994 and interred in a memorial cairn.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Oct. 2024
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Ranger died in 1940 and was buried at the summit of Mount Hood, which is marked by a stone cairn and an engraved plaque.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
20 Sep. 2024
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The group said the White Nile River is the most likely source of infection in the city, as many families have been bringing water from it using donkey carts following a major power outage in the area.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Right now, the jacket is available in a full range of sizes for 28 percent off, but don’t hesitate to add it to your cart: Canada Goose gear doesn’t tend to stay in stock for long.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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But even with the possibility of less-than-perfect powder conditions, a trip to Lake Tahoe’s aquamarine waters and rolling mountain ranges, grim Old West histories, and peppy post-Covid population boom is a very good idea this time of year.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The two-hour journey cost $70 and was seamless, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the famous Ruta de Flores.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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As a result, metro lines 2 and 6 were interrupted between Trône and Gare de l'Ouest, while tram lines 4 and 10 were interrupted between Gare du Nord and Churchill, according to Sablon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Skiing Snowbasin has 13 lifts — including a high-speed quad, two gondolas, and a tram — to reach its 115 runs, which are spread across distinct zones: Needles, Strawberry, and John Paul.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2025
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Three Brothers is a time capsule of Old World charm with heaps of comfort to spare.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Fabbri emerged from the corner with the puck, driving the net and leaving a drop pass that banked off Steel’s skate to Gauthier, who placed his shot precisely amid a heap of bodies.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Barrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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