as in tombstones
a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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Noun
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His people had been in the area since the early nineteenth century, and the tombstones were worn and covered in lichen.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2024 -
To avoid legal repercussions, the crew constructed a series of fake foam tombstones to strategically block real ones, complete with fictitious names that jokingly nodded to the cast and crew.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But researchers know of multiple circular monuments in northeastern Scotland that were purposely laid flat.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Attractions like national museums, parks, monuments, the White House Visitors Center, and more all close.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Stones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stones. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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