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

2 of 3

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

3 of 3

verb

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Recent Examples of vault
Noun
Bruce Springsteen is seemingly gearing up to release another massive collection from his vaults. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025 While Paul American's plot largely centers on Jake and Logan's modern-day life — highlighting their respective careers in pro boxing and WWE, in addition to their romantic relationships and fatherhood — the Max original reality series also pulls from their expansive vault of archival content. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nevertheless, that vaulted him to 11-under and one shot ahead of Morikawa. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Thursday that planned job cuts vaulted 245% to 172,017 last month, the highest level since July 2020, when the economy was in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vault
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Verb
  • At the same time, respondents’ expectation for inflation a year from now leaped to 6.7%, the highest level since November 1981 and up from 5% in March.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Former minor-league teammate Andy Pages made a leaping grab near the 395-foot mark in center field to rob Busch of a grand slam.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As Owen Michaels’ championship-game sealing empty-netter went in late in Saturday’s third period, the Western Michigan forward raced to the bench and jumped over the boards.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Marlins, who seized a four-run lead Friday before losing 7-4, jumped ahead early Saturday as well.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Another tip is to apply the cleansing oil before hopping into a steamy shower to open up the pores.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
  • And when screen time is over, ideally, your little one will hop off the couch inspired to start a creative building project of their own.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vault. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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