ENTOMB Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

entomb

verb

in-ˈtüm

Definition of entomb

as in to bury

to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea a number of Boston's historic notables are entombed in the Old Granary Burying Ground

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Recent Examples of entomb Stories have circulated that he was cremated or entombed in the downtown Detroit Renaissance Center office building complex. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Spontaneous applause erupted — and even some tears were shed — at the battered parking structure where Gil had been entombed since the two temblors struck within seconds of each other on June 24. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Hall today is entombed at the Signers’ Monument in Augusta alongside Walton. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 In downtown Miami, the contours of a prehistoric Tequesta village and burial site lie entombed under a Whole Foods and a Joe & the Juice. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entomb

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Their deaths had been concealed, and their remains buried on site.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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The spores inside him are alive and well and ready to spread should his unpreserved body be interred in the soil.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Following the service, the King will be interred in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress, alongside the late King Haakon VII, Queen Maud, King Olav V & Crown Princess Märtha.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

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