vault 1 of 3

as in tomb
an underground burial chamber archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers

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vault

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noun (2)

as in leap
an act of leaping into the air a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer

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vault

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verb

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Noun
This motif is carried on to a greater degree in the interior, with a hidden vault in the center console containing an 18 carat gold speedform of the Phantom. David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024 The family purchased the coin as an investment for $18,200, but the dime was concealed in the vault for decades, its whereabouts a mystery to the numismatic world. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
That day, Harris vaulted ahead, and remained dominant for just over two months. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 Explore See latest videos, charts and news Bad Bunny Lionel Messi Bad Bunny — whose dynamism has vaulted him from top-tier festivals to the upper echelons of global music icons — shared how their initial meeting was imbued with mutual insight and enthusiasm for this collection. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vault 
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Verb
  • The singer’s current single jumps from No. 20 to No. 15, leaping closer to becoming another top 10 win for the singer.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Name Greg Norton Best known for High-flying bass player for Hüsker Dü, now leaping around stages with my new band, UltraBomb! Current city Red Wing, Minnesota Really want to be On the road touring with UltraBomb.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Shares in Tesla, where Musk is CEO, were up more than 14.8% in afternoon trading, versus a rise in 2.4% for the S&P 500 index. And boosted by Trump’s alliance with cryptocurrency investors, bitcoin jumped to a new high and shares in Coinbase were up more than 30%.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Holly jumped out to an early lead over Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake, though the outcome remained uncertain.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Enjoy the mirror-still water from the fire ring, or hop aboard the kayaks that come with the property for a scenic paddle.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The team's official Instagram account shared videos and photos from their relatable journey as the NBA players hopped on the 3 train line.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vault. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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