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cadaver

[kuh-dav-er] / kəˈdæv ər /
NOUN
dead body
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
body stiff the deceased the remains
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The earl of Arundel’s tomb expresses the grim realities beneath the era’s facade of chivalry: Above, he is depicted resplendent in full armor; below, as a gaunt cadaver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

A third group of six cadaver donors provided additional skin samples to strengthen the control group.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

After the finding, additional search and rescue teams were called to the area, as well as four cadaver dogs, but officials said no further evidence was located.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

He can also use a state-of-the-art cadaver lab, a rarity for undergraduates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

A malpractice suit called you before the judge for want of a skill, but get caught with an ill-gotten cadaver and the judge punished you for trying to obtain that skill.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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