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as in interred
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
he died on Tuesday and was buried on Friday
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
buried his face in his hands as his wife recounted the embarrassing incident
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as in bombed
to defeat by a large margin
if we don't work harder, the other softball team will bury us
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Recent Examples of buried
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 20 June 2026
After the handball in the box on Czechia's Pavel Sulc, Teboho Mokoena stepped in for a penalty, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and buried a shot into the left side of the net to make this a 1-1 match with under 10 minutes to go.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Following 2023’s Emotional Contracts, where producer Dave Fridmann injected a harder, radio-ready punch, Coin-O-Matic’s mellower Americana sound reflects a band at ease with itself, even when the tempos slacken and the organ gets buried in the mix.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Graham and his wife Ruth are buried there.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Those buried in the African Burial Ground never lived to see that freedom.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
No one is hunting for answers buried in an email chain or locked inside someone’s memory.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas Created in 1974, this popular art installation, just 15 minutes from Amarillo, features 10 Cadillacs that are half-buried, nose-first in the ground.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Houston’s Kenny Smith buried a game-tying 3-pointer at the other end, and the Rockets went on to sweep the series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Verb
Minnesota Department of Transportation A pile of hailstones buried a lawn chair in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 20 June 2026
After the handball in the box on Czechia's Pavel Sulc, Teboho Mokoena stepped in for a penalty, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and buried a shot into the left side of the net to make this a 1-1 match with under 10 minutes to go.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Following 2023’s Emotional Contracts, where producer Dave Fridmann injected a harder, radio-ready punch, Coin-O-Matic’s mellower Americana sound reflects a band at ease with itself, even when the tempos slacken and the organ gets buried in the mix.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Graham and his wife Ruth are buried there.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Those buried in the African Burial Ground never lived to see that freedom.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
No one is hunting for answers buried in an email chain or locked inside someone’s memory.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas Created in 1974, this popular art installation, just 15 minutes from Amarillo, features 10 Cadillacs that are half-buried, nose-first in the ground.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Houston’s Kenny Smith buried a game-tying 3-pointer at the other end, and the Rockets went on to sweep the series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buried
Adjective
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What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The Gestapo arrested Mahrer in 1942 and interred him at the notoriously cruel Theresienstadt ghetto in Czechoslovakia.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Although the 78 skeletons found piled atop one another in Vráble could suggest some kind of massacre took place, the researchers said their analyses so far indicate they were deliberately interred that way, potentially as part of a Neolithic cultural tradition.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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There has been upheaval all around us for more than twenty years, most of it concealed in the name of protecting the laughter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This bombed because most of the audience believes no answer, explanation or defense will suffice.—
Mac Engel
June 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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After Israel purportedly bombed Iranian energy targets in March, Iran responded by hitting the energy infrastructure of nearby Arab states.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Vikings are always well coached under Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has often stifled Shanahan offenses with his creative blitzes and disguised coverages.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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One popular alternative was Rayan Cherki of Manchester City, who has provided some magical contributions during the run-in, particularly with a brilliant dribble and disguised pass for Marc Guehi’s goal against Chelsea, then when scoring the opener against Arsenal after a lovely dribble.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Adding ricotta and whipped egg white to the batter creates pancakes that are exceptionally light and tender.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Swift-Kelce wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans remain shrouded in secrecy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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When miscarriage remains shrouded in secrecy and shame, people experience their loss and grief alone and, too often, in unnecessary fear.—
Dara Kass,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The creamy, rich, and cheesy potato dish is perfect alongside a short stack of pancakes smothered in their addictive butter syrup.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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One night in 1983, the two smothered Smith’s kitchen in corn kernels.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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“Buried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buried. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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