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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
Halsey Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville
The elegant yet down to earth pop singer Halsey has been a major star for a decade.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Wildflower, a seven-story structure with over 775,000 square feet, billed as the first vertical film studio, is itself highly attractive with multi-toned earth hues, modern, open and light.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Flint’s characteristics are specific to the place and time of its formation in the earth’s geology.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 2025
The Taste of Spain—And The World’s Best Pork Campo Grande is a specialty distributor focused on the best of Spanish meats—which means some of the best meat on earth, especially pork.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Wildflower, a seven-story structure with over 775,000 square feet, billed as the first vertical film studio, is itself highly attractive with multi-toned earth hues, modern, open and light.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Flint’s characteristics are specific to the place and time of its formation in the earth’s geology.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 2025
The Taste of Spain—And The World’s Best Pork Campo Grande is a specialty distributor focused on the best of Spanish meats—which means some of the best meat on earth, especially pork.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
Noun
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Reading about him is almost like reading about someone who lived on a different planet.—
Rosemary Counter,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The crocs wandering the prehistoric Dominican Republic five million years ago were descended from carnivores that evolved back when dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex still roamed the planet.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Potted plants will quickly use up all the water that can be stored in the small amount of soil a pot can hold.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Zooming in on the image, however, I was struck less by what Allen was up to—innocently snapping photos on the festival grounds—than what loomed behind her: an array of Native American-style tipis, forming a mini village just a stone’s throw away from the main stages.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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The Liars decided to burn down Clairmont to try and keep the family from squabbling over their fortunes and breaking apart, thinking it the symbol of Old World money.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 June 2025
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The album of the same name was also successful, and Mott’s fortunes had completely reversed.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Going rogue against the Director’s wishes, Eve turns her quest for vengeance into a rescue when a little girl is kidnapped, and globe trots from a neon New York nightclub to a snowy Austrian village full of murderous locals.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Known as one of the last privately held of the original eight big studios, RKO’s iconic tower and globe logo has lit movie and television screens for over 90 years.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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First discovered: 4:32 p.m. June 20 Initial location: Fresno County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Fresno Slough Mendota A new wildfire was reported today at 4:32 p.m. in Fresno County, California. Fresno Slough Mendota Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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The bill eliminates hundreds of billions of dollars in Green New Deal tax credits, repeals former President Joe Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandates, and opens federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal and mineral leasing, according to the EPA’s Tuesday post.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Schaeffer spiked his gum and hat into the dirt after getting in between De Jesus and Freeman, which led to the umpire tossing the interim manager from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Washing Charlie in the upstairs bathtub left the house covered in dirt and required his humans to bend over, straining their backs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Free equipment: Cox internet and cable bundles include the first TV receiver at noadditional charge.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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This bundle is available for $10.99 per month with ads or $19.99 per month without ads.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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