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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
According to legend, Brimstone Head is one of the four corners of the flat earth.
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Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
At each sample site, Mario Muscarella, a collaborator and microbiologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, marked the precise GPS coordinates, identified plant species at the surface, and jammed a probe into the earth to measure temperature and moisture.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Jumping down from his bright-green, 400-horsepower tractor, Stuart Josselyn wastes no time giving his view on geopolitics while standing on the plowed earth.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Another cheap, earth-friendly option is cardboard.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
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Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
At each sample site, Mario Muscarella, a collaborator and microbiologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, marked the precise GPS coordinates, identified plant species at the surface, and jammed a probe into the earth to measure temperature and moisture.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Jumping down from his bright-green, 400-horsepower tractor, Stuart Josselyn wastes no time giving his view on geopolitics while standing on the plowed earth.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Another cheap, earth-friendly option is cardboard.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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An El Niño is a natural temporary and cyclical warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather across the planet.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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At 8,000 feet under the ice, the two instruments will record earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater anywhere on the planet with unprecedented accuracy and help to reveal new details of Earth’s deep interior in the process.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Major indexes have been gaining ground over the last two weeks amid optimism that the war with Iran could be heading toward a resolution.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The festival grounds will have 15,000 eggs for visitors to find, with each egg containing prizes including cash and other surprises.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The people who plan years in advance, who spend great fortunes, and for what?—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Kings have gotten solid contributions from rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, but are hoping for good fortune in the lottery to find a player to build around after the team traded away star De'Aaron Fox last season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts have also talked about how Earth looks like one united place, rather than a globe marked by lines demarcating countries or other divisions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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In long form, the writers can pack enough globe-spanning spy games, adrenaline-spiking set pieces, and terrorist-thwarting action to keep even James Bond – or Jack Bauer, or Jason Bourne – busy.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Let praise land, then keep going at your own pace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pile of rock, dirt and low-quality coal began slowly burning two decades ago, according to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS).—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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By blending emotionally powerful country sonics with red-dirt sound, Bowlin evokes the energy of names such as Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan and the early work of BJ Barham and American Aquarium.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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With lifetime licenses for both Office and Windows, this bundle provides a straightforward way to upgrade a PC without ongoing subscription costs.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Get a hedge-and-branch trimming bundle at a huge discount.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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