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Recent Examples of excavation
At one point, ritual or religious activities were carried out on part of the excavation site.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The remains of the dog, which were initially studied at the excavation site, will undergo further testing, though Verbrugge noted that the exact breed of the dog is lost to time.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In addition to further excavation, the researchers will scope out the area using ground penetrating radar, technology that uses sound waves to map structures below Earth’s surface, as well as magnetometry, which creates maps of structures underground that have magnetic signatures.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The remains of at least 129 individuals were uncovered during excavations by archaeologists and anthropologists from the museum and archaeological excavation company Novetus, the museum said in a press release Wednesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The remains of the dog, which were initially studied at the excavation site, will undergo further testing, though Verbrugge noted that the exact breed of the dog is lost to time.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In addition to further excavation, the researchers will scope out the area using ground penetrating radar, technology that uses sound waves to map structures below Earth’s surface, as well as magnetometry, which creates maps of structures underground that have magnetic signatures.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The remains of at least 129 individuals were uncovered during excavations by archaeologists and anthropologists from the museum and archaeological excavation company Novetus, the museum said in a press release Wednesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavation
Noun
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The Bucks can’t afford to cough up the ball in their own trenches.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These artifacts, found in a cave considered part of the underworld, may be connected to ideas of creation and fertility.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thorin was the name given to a Neanderthal specimen found amongst a small group of Neanderthals that lived between 42,000 years and 52,000 years ago in the Grotte Mandrin, a cave located in southern France.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guided tours lead visitors along pathways, share the history of the caverns, and highlight its wildlife and unique formations, like the 250-foot-deep bottomless pool.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hansen offered cave tours to visitors, helped lead exploration in the more than 220-mile network of caverns and helped with biology, cartography and wildlife projects.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The eggs will then hatch six to seven weeks later, and the nymphs burrow into the soil to begin the next cycle.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rats are fast, elusive and quick to vanish into narrow soil cracks or burrows.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Larson stayed out, and Blaney won the race off pit road.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fluoride helps prevent cavities in teeth and can be found naturally in water — but at levels that are too low to offer any benefit to people.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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While almost all bodies of water contain the naturally-occurring mineral at some level, scientists discovered in the 1930s that upping the amount could boost public dental health and prevent cavities.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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