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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
Gaia - the glamor of the Greek Isles in Mayfair
Located on Dover Street in affluent Mayfair, right across from the famous Ritz, Gaia—named after the primordial earth deity of Greek mythology—is a very ritzy dining spot with social media-ready interiors.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Fallen blossoms whisper on the damp earth, a fleeting poem of transience.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 May 2025
But climate change is altering that equation, especially in places like New England where coastal waters are warming faster
than almost anywhere on earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, especially in winter, fueling a green crab boom.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
The earth has been razed bare as a result of deforestation, which has also weakened the soil layers that were washed away during the rainy season.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Fallen blossoms whisper on the damp earth, a fleeting poem of transience.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 May 2025
But climate change is altering that equation, especially in places like New England where coastal waters are warming faster
than almost anywhere on earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, especially in winter, fueling a green crab boom.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
The earth has been razed bare as a result of deforestation, which has also weakened the soil layers that were washed away during the rainy season.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
Noun
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The other spacecraft, Venera 8, successfully arrived to Venus to make scientific measurements of the planet's soil before ceasing operation.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Melting ice sheets have driven roughly two-thirds of longer-term sea level rise, although last year — the planet’s hottest on record — the two factors flipped, making ocean warming the main driver.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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In 2020, the Koch universe went to ground on the White House race, too, saying their focus was the Senate.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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Bill Gates wants to share all of his good fortune — literally.—
Jennifer Earl,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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The organization has seen a shift in leadership in recent years, however: Melinda resigned from the Gates Foundation in 2024 to establish her own philanthropy, while Buffett—who contributed about $36 billion—left the group in 2022 and plans to give his remaining fortune to a charitable trust.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Another character is a mascot with a [globe] head who runs out of the plane while on fire.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Each place are some of the most forward facing programs at each level across the entire globe.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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Engineers noted a seasonal fluctuation in land levels.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Following land surveys and consolidation of plots within the area, the government alleged that the 27-hole golf resort’s land area increased by 30 hectares, beyond its original size of 369 hectares.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Cat Construction Little Machines 5-Pack $10 $5 at Amazon Remember how kids love digging in the dirt?—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Even better: The lugs on the outsole are designed to seamlessly take you from city roads to dirt trails.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
30 Apr. 2025
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That informant, records show, was the same man who was arrested in 2022 after he was seen throwing a bundle of heroin from a car owned by current first deputy superintendent, Yolanda Talley.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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And while the other big New York cable company Charter has leaned in to big bundles full of included streaming apps, Matthew is taking a different approach: Skinnier bundles of video, with easy add-ons.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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