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stone

[stohn] / stoʊn /
NOUN
hard piece of earth's surface
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gem gravel metal mineral pebble rock
STRONG
boulder crag jewel masonry ore stonework
NOUN
small hard seed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
kernel pip pit seed
WEAK
grain nut

Example Sentences

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They used bronze, stone and wood—Breuer’s materials of choice for the building—throughout the space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Objects placed alongside the dead, including stone tools, animal bones, and pieces of ochre, may also hint at early beliefs about an afterlife.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Hours later, Pakistan's government said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had met Vance, expressing hope the talks would serve as "a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region".

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

They want pay-outs for victims of crime to be increased, with the Ministry of Justice saying it is leaving "no stone unturned to make sure brave survivors get the support they deserve".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

‘Renn!’ he yelled as he pushed himself off the stone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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