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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
Humans can only feel—not hear—anything much below 20 Hz, but a pipe organ’s 32-foot stop can generate an earth-shaking 16 Hz wave, 113 feet in length.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
Drone supply chains are complex, from the rare-earth minerals like neodymium and dysprosium required to build magnets and motors to the composite frames that hold rotors and cameras.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Tokyo is home to some of the greatest hotel bars on earth.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
There are just a few short, warmer windows when drilling and mining are practical; there is less daylight than almost anywhere on earth; and most of the terrain is accessible only by helicopter.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
Drone supply chains are complex, from the rare-earth minerals like neodymium and dysprosium required to build magnets and motors to the composite frames that hold rotors and cameras.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Tokyo is home to some of the greatest hotel bars on earth.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
There are just a few short, warmer windows when drilling and mining are practical; there is less daylight than almost anywhere on earth; and most of the terrain is accessible only by helicopter.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Don’t worry though, because all the planets at the top of your chart are beautifully connected and supportive to you, especially in practical and financial ways.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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And mineral extraction — or just about anything — in the Arctic can be five to 10 times more expensive than doing it elsewhere on the planet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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These soils are low in nutrients, drain quickly but retain small reserves of moisture, and warm rapidly in sunlight before releasing heat at night.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to AccuWeather, frost quakes, also sometimes called icequakes, are seismic events caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated with water or ice.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Zhang, who is 75, joined the People’s Liberation Army in 1968 and is a general from its ground forces.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The pandemic was a proving ground for innovation.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hochul should use her improving political fortune and growing public disdain for the president’s regressive stances to break away from Trumpian energy policies and restore New York’s clean energy leadership in the new year.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Larry has long harbored more globe-spanning ambitions.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Every detail is carefully considered, right down to the moon-like globe lighting (which we're told is meant to emulate the bulbs surrounding a starlet's dressing room mirrors), and a calming palette of forest greens, powder pinks and deep blues gives the space a classic yet contemporary feel.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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The unit encompasses a generous 6,903 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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But if both teams jump into the top four of the lottery or land just outside of it, both picks should be fairly valuable.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Start by removing the door from the cabinet box and cleaning the surface with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth to remove grease, dirt, and dust.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Grout is very porous and, because of the indent between tiles, grout can easily collect dirt, food particles, and mold, which will discolor the grout over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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State Superintendent Lindel Fields, who succeeded Walters, and the board voted unanimously to submit a bundle of new administrative rules, including the proposal to strike the testing requirement, to the Legislature for consideration in its 2026 session.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
23 Jan. 2026
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Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung Galaxy S26 release dates, Pixel 10a pricing, Samsung’s budget Tab A11+, Vivo’s Indian success, Asus confirms 2026 smartphone plans, Murena’s Fairphone 6 bundle, and Xiaomi's first UK store.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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