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put to rest

VERB

lay to rest

Synonyms

WEAK

annul bring to a close bury cancel entomb hold a funeral inter invalidate lay in the grave negate nullify put an end to put six feet under revoke undo void

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LeBron James’ performance against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs should put to rest the discussion of whether LeBron or Michael Jordan is the NBA’s GOAT.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Placing his likeness alongside his work put to rest any doubt about his race or nationality and announced his arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Smith said investors were blindsided by Powell’s claim that he plans to remain at the Fed until a federal investigation into repairs of the central bank’s headquarters has been completely put to rest.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

But it hasn’t put to rest concerns that markets are pricing in too many reductions in 2026.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

That minor mystery put to rest, Auri and I began a meticulous investigation of Billows.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

put to rest

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