1
as in tomb
a final resting place for a dead person
the forlorn boy put flowers on his mother's grave
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2
as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
a rock star who found his early grave in a plane crash
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as in dead
the state of being dead
a terrible fear of the grave
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
leaving gossip and celebrities to other magazines, this journal focuses on the grave issues confronting the nation
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
going over Niagara Falls poses a grave danger
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
when I asked him how his dog was doing, he looked grave and said, "Not good"
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as in deep
having a low musical pitch or range
a grave hexachord
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Recent Examples of grave
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Its route goes along the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street, where wreaths are laid at the graves of patriots including John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Robert Treat Paine and Paul Revere.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
David Shannon drove up from Lexington, Kentucky, to show me the new grave marker for Bob Clark, a major league catcher for seven seasons in the late 19th century, including a stint with the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Overall, the graves have slowly revealed new clues about the prehistoric society that lived in the region thousands of years ago.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Its route goes along the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street, where wreaths are laid at the graves of patriots including John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Robert Treat Paine and Paul Revere.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
But nearly the entire medical establishment warns that slashing Medicaid and limiting access to medical care would have grave consequences for Americans’ health.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
David Shannon drove up from Lexington, Kentucky, to show me the new grave marker for Bob Clark, a major league catcher for seven seasons in the late 19th century, including a stint with the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Better yet, the superstar—who recently graved our TV screens on The White Lotus—worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for the set.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grave
Noun
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This is the third tomb found at Caracol that dates back to around A.D. 350.—
Kerry Breen
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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Discovered in 1902, his bones were sealed inside a ceramic vessel placed in a rock-cut tomb in Nuwayrat, an archaeological site located about 170 miles south of Cairo.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2025
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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His wife's manner of death has been listed as a homicide.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Young Bucks hit the TK Driver to Swerve on the outside, leaving Ospreay dead to rights.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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In Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and other youth camps, searchers have found 16 bodies since Saturday afternoon, bringing the total number of dead there to 59, including 21 children, said Sheriff Larry Leitha.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Over time, those sketches became more serious, taking the form of tattoo designs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The restaurant was temporarily closed by the city for multiple serious health violations, including a malfunctioning refrigerator and freezer, mold growth and food buildup on kitchen equipment.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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While air temperatures on Friday were forecasted in the 70s, water temperatures in the region remained in the dangerous mid-50s range.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Other symptoms can include itching, swelling, and a throbbing pain that radiates up the affected limb, according to Cleveland Clinic. Types Of Jellyfish To Look Out For According to Coffey, the U.S. is home to more than 9,000 species of jellyfish, and only about 100 are considered dangerous.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Its fun-first identity is part of the draw in a market flooded with solemn storytelling and dusty barrels.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Moderator Whoopi Goldberg opened the show with a solemn acknowledgment of the disaster, urging viewers in affected areas to stay safe and tune in for information on how to help.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Maresca spoke of the importance of this role when playing against teams who like to defend deep — as Fluminense, with 40-year-old former Chelsea captain Thiago Silva in their back line, did here.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey etched himself into the vast history of Major League Baseball on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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There are 46 names etched in stone on Main Street near City Hall in Hazard.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Grave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grave. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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