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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
That’s right, at current rates, by around the middle of this century, the earth won’t have enough land to feed its ever-growing population—this is also very bad!
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Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Thanks to television, Swaggart helped spread the Pentecostal movement to the uttermost parts of the earth.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
The earth begins to shake as the animals, each one a small tank of muscle, thunder along the route at speeds of up to 20 miles an hour, scattering runners.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The greatest military on earth had the weaponry and genius to make the operation a masterful success.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Thanks to television, Swaggart helped spread the Pentecostal movement to the uttermost parts of the earth.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
The earth begins to shake as the animals, each one a small tank of muscle, thunder along the route at speeds of up to 20 miles an hour, scattering runners.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The greatest military on earth had the weaponry and genius to make the operation a masterful success.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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The United States has some of the most diverse cuisine on the planet, from lobster rolls in Maine to Tex-Mex in the Southwest.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Howard Cunningham Capricorns, a cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn (the planet of authority and structure), can be stern and no-nonsense.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The practical pick efficiently drains excess water for healthier soil.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Damaging wind and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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As founder and majority owner of Citadel LLC, Griffin oversees tens of billions in assets, and his 80 percent stake in Citadel Securities—a dominant player in U.S. equity trading—has helped fuel a personal fortune estimated at $48 billion.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Last December, the US imposed sanctions on Georgia’s shadow ruler, Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia in the 1990s.—
Jill Dougherty,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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The Sovereign’s Orb, a globe topped with a cross and mounted with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires surrounded by diamonds and pearls, is held in the monarch's right hand during the ceremony.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Furnishings like chrome-back dining chairs in one of the two dining areas and an atomic-like globe chandelier definitely reflect the period, while sliding-glass doors seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Since the end of the Cold War, these munitions have given the U.S. near-total dominance on land, sea, and air.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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If your windows are heavily dirty, let the solution sit for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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This can protect the glass from scrapes, dirt, excess moisture, and other harmful factors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Lastly, Hulu + Live TV bundles Discovery Channel into all its live TV plans.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
20 July 2025
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Amazon disclosed in its terms that the bundle of Prime benefits is subject to change, the court said.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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