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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root
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as in fortune
a very large amount of money
it'll cost the earth to repair that porcelain vase, so make sure that it's worth it
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Recent Examples of earth
However, a season-opening 34-7 loss to South Florida brought the team crashing down to earth — and out of the national spotlight.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Ofrendas traditionally incorporate the four elements of wind, earth, water, and fire through various symbolic items.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
From October 8th through the 10th, the Moon shifts into Taurus, cooling the lava into fertile earth.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
The Red Sox must believe so, even if a slight fall back to earth is to be expected from those otherworldly numbers.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Ofrendas traditionally incorporate the four elements of wind, earth, water, and fire through various symbolic items.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
From October 8th through the 10th, the Moon shifts into Taurus, cooling the lava into fertile earth.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
The Red Sox must believe so, even if a slight fall back to earth is to be expected from those otherworldly numbers.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Burning the coal from the two leases being sold in coming days would generate more than 1 billion tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide, according to a Department of Energy formula.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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In his universe, this will definitely be the feminine planet.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plot thickened last year when Canadian authorities linked Bishnoi to the targeting of Sikh separatists on its soil, including the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia in 2023.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Definitive answers are slippery ground for men in his position.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Under the hopper of a massive grain bin, roughly 50,000 pounds of ground corn slide down a chute and into the truck’s open back.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to the Money Doctor, the administration’s interest in a plan that would substitute the dollar for the flailing Argentine peso has greatly intensified in recent weeks as Milei’s political fortunes have weakened.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic walks you through the big talking points for the week, from the change in format to the potential fortunes of the three English clubs on Europe’s greatest stage.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Remove glass globes that are full of dirt and bugs to rinse off in the sink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tartar Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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While local residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, unanswered questions about use of the additional land are making some uneasy.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Makeup, oils and dirt can quickly build up on the brushes — and on your skin.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Using too much detergent can lead to residue buildup in the towel fibers, which traps dirt and dulls the white color over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Only three shops in Jerusalem carry the generic beige rolls that bundle, hold and seal.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Paramount Home Entertainment will release all 10 seasons and a complete series bundle in 4K UHD on digital for the first time on October 20.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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