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as in arrived
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay
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as in came
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarked
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass
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Recent Examples of landed
Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Paying the right tariffs is necessary to avoid government fines and calculate the true landed cost of products.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The teenager, reportedly from Kunduz city, traveled undetected on flight RQ-4401, which landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport around 11 am on Sunday, according to Indian news agency PTI.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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The landed aristocracy of Great Britain long ago discovered that to be a way to keep their inheritance intact.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Paying the right tariffs is necessary to avoid government fines and calculate the true landed cost of products.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Black entertainment and events company Cxmmunity Media has landed a six-figure strategic investment from Live Nation Urban.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The teenager, reportedly from Kunduz city, traveled undetected on flight RQ-4401, which landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport around 11 am on Sunday, according to Indian news agency PTI.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landed
Verb
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Even Le Bris only arrived last summer.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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When guests arrived for the fundraiser at the Walmart AMP they were greeted by Springdale Public Schools buses parked in front of the venue covered with facts about Walton Arts Center education programs.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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When the ship docked on the island of Bonaire, Collins disembarked and did not return.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some who had already boarded planes disembarked for fear they might not be allowed to re-enter.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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The shooting at the ICE facility came just two weeks after a gunman perched atop a building at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, shot and killed Kirk as the 31-year-old co-founder of the conservative grass roots organization Turning Point USA was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor event.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Finally, in the next room, Nova appeared—perched calmly on a bed, tail wagging, her face the picture of innocence.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers earned 70 of 72 votes, with Washington’s Sonia Citron receiving the remaining two.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Odilie Bagwell, who earned three degrees from UF — including her doctorate —stood proudly with her husband , Brad, also a UF alum, after making the three-hour drive from Merritt Island.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Agents grabbed one man who appeared to be charging up the driveway, pinned him to the ground and hustled him behind the gate with his hands behind his back.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the third play from scrimmage, freshman defensive back Kiingbaraka Kizzee grabbed a deflected pass for an interception and returned the ball 46 yards to the Sierra Canyon 5.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In Virgo, however, the love planet prefers simplicity, service and substance, essentially calling for a love that is more grounded.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar portrayed Peter Bash, the more grounded and level-headed half of the Franklin & Bash duo.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The original charm remains, but the dining room now glows with large windows and warm lighting, anchored by bubblegum pink booths, green trim, and a colorful collection of local artwork.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Evan Casey anchored Oliver Ames’ defense with 15 digs and four aces in a 3-0 Hockomock League victory over Sharon.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Landed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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