1
as in inters
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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2
as in conceals
to put into a hiding place
buried his face in his hands as his wife recounted the embarrassing incident
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3
as in overcomes
to defeat by a large margin
if we don't work harder, the other softball team will bury us
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“Buries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buries. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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