- plural of rite.
rites
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In Hindu tradition, when a body cannot be recovered, a symbolic effigy is made from sacred "kusha" grass to represent the dead, allowing relatives to perform last rites.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
At least three individuals were rescued after suffering injuries this summer at Sunset Cliffs, leading police to ramp up enforcement as locals debate the need for safety versus the merits of youthful rites of passage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Life is measured in mileposts, a steady progression through the rites of passage that delineate the mortal journey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Officials said DNA samples were taken from the bodies so that families could later claim them and perform traditional funeral rites.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
And these carried with them their native spice and fabric, rites, contagion.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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