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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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Ending the fund legislatively might also help put to rest the judicial actions on the $1.8 billion settlement that might otherwise run for weeks or months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Those fears have been put to rest now that Neukgu has been safely caught.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

The last attempt to stir up trouble had been put to rest.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

put to rest

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