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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
The concrete pillars are less than 2 feet above ground, and are 3 feet wide, but go down 80 feet into the earth.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Some of the state’s most stunning segments include routes that cut through Rib Mountain State Park, home to one of the oldest geological formations on earth, and the Dells of the Eau Claire River segment, which is known for its waterfalls and iconic rock outcroppings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Rammed earth is an old building method that involves compacting damp soil, sand, and clay layers into a solid wall.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
In July, Musk announced plans to launch his own political party, the America Party, heating up the debate between the richest man on earth and the most powerful world leader.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Some of the state’s most stunning segments include routes that cut through Rib Mountain State Park, home to one of the oldest geological formations on earth, and the Dells of the Eau Claire River segment, which is known for its waterfalls and iconic rock outcroppings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Rammed earth is an old building method that involves compacting damp soil, sand, and clay layers into a solid wall.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
In July, Musk announced plans to launch his own political party, the America Party, heating up the debate between the richest man on earth and the most powerful world leader.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Saturn rotates on an axis tilted by 27 degrees, much as Earth does, so every 14-and-a-half years — half of its 29-year orbit — the planet’s tilt aligns the rings with the line of sight from Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a look at the trees it was named for — the largest on the planet — and how the national park system has grown.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Have soil that needs improvement on multiple fronts?—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Multispectral sensors designed to detect subtle soil signatures, rovers carrying mobile cameras and experiments, and plans to piggyback scientific payloads on commercial landers are all part of near-term efforts to move from models and samples toward a working mining plan.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other experts remain wary of the recognition, suggesting that while the acknowledgment of a Palestinian state is a long-overdue decision, it must be accompanied with more concrete action against the Israeli occupation, which launched a ground invasion last week.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beard would often mark the end of a season by going to a pub near the club’s ground with his backroom staff.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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That can change quickly with good fortune and rapid development, but that’s just not something that can be forecast going into the 2025-26 season.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The writer has even used her personal funds (a fortune largely amassed via Harry Potter) to create an organization dedicated to offering legal funding for cis women trying to sue trans people, in addition to frequently publishing anti-trans screeds on social media.—
James Factora,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allium These ornamental onions (Allium) add color and whimsy to the spring garden with their tall, globe-like blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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In short order over the last couple of years, the agile globe-trotting networker has put together a consortium of investors to form his own media company, EE72, the name taken from his own initials and birth year.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The one-year moratorium could be lifted as soon as Planning Commission recommendations land before the council for final approval.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Vehicle miles traveled is a measurement that looks at the total miles driven by all vehicles within a specific area, and was studied separately for each of the project’s land uses.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The coir mat is durable and will catch dirt or mud before entering your home.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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On first and 10 at the Raiders 46, Vargas went for the bundle and found Selvais wide open for a score and a 31-0 lead.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Children determined high risk are prioritized for immediate treatment, which can include a sepsis bundle — IV antimicrobials, fluids and oxygen.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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