as in grave
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 to bury
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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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
In recent years, the rapid transformation of Cairo has led to numerous ancient tombs, cemeteries, and other historical landmarks being leveled for new developments and roadways.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 1 July 2024
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Single and double occupant brick tombs, as well as vertical earth pit tombs, were excavated, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
In recent years, the rapid transformation of Cairo has led to numerous ancient tombs, cemeteries, and other historical landmarks being leveled for new developments and roadways.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 1 July 2024
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“Tomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tomb. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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