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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
Just after a gentle rain, when the earth is still moist, is the best time, Vater says.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The cinematic voyage beneath the surface of the earth is based on the book of the same name by Robert McFarlane.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The protagonist Ryland Grace is a lone astronaut who must not only save himself but the entire earth from annihilation.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Gremlins walked the earth so Labubu monsters could run to a World Cup.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The cinematic voyage beneath the surface of the earth is based on the book of the same name by Robert McFarlane.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The protagonist Ryland Grace is a lone astronaut who must not only save himself but the entire earth from annihilation.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Gremlins walked the earth so Labubu monsters could run to a World Cup.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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On June 11 and 12, the rebel planet, Uranus, will clash with the Nodes of Fate, creating a disruptive but necessary turning point in the collective storyline.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Expose for the deep twilight sky colors and frame the three planets as a slanted cosmic ladder ascending over a crisp local silhouette — like a mountain ridge, a distant city skyline, or a line of pine trees.—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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When the top few inches of soil feel dry, give the plant a good, long drink, says Robles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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But on the palate there’s an earthy elegance indicative of top tier 100% blue weber agave, sourced from the dark volcanic soil of the Jaliscan lowlands.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This was always likely to be a season in which City had to make up ground.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The 25-foot-wide red-brick townhouse on Jay Street spans four floors (three above ground atop a basement) with approximately 6,000 square feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Dec. 2025
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The degradation of Iran, its centuries-old foe, is set to be just the latest strike of good fortune.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Students can view maps and globes, both modern and some going back hundreds of years, from all over the world.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
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The cartoon showed an drawing of a Trump holding a warship next to a globe with a lengthy caption condemning the administration, translated by Newsweek.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Most of that time was devoted to land animals, but for the past eight years, she’s also volunteered with Marine Mammals of Maine.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Zelenskyy added that Russia’s withdrawal from slivers of land in the northeastern Kharkiv and Sumy regions, as well as the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, was part of the discussion.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Mussolini tore down the housing and filled some of the tunnels with dirt to stabilize the hill above as part of his grand revitalization plan to modernize the Italian capital.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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The Rancho Santa Fe Fire District has been enforcing this law since 2024, where the first five feet around homes has to be completely noncombustible—that means no landscaping, trash cans, plastic pots or patio furniture; the area should just be gravel, pavers or dirt.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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From luxe skincare to gift-ready bundles, these gorgeous picks will make your season sparkle.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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The brand is also sold on Amazon in 12-pack bundles and on The Feed, the top online marketplace for preworkout products.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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