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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 Chinese Zodiac operates on a cycle, rotating through 12 animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig) that were said to have competed in a legendary race, while also incorporating 5 elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) for a 60-year sequence.
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Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Among them are several of the richest men on earth, including Google co-founder Larry Page and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite her lack of a physical presence on earth, Vivian is able to feel connected to her children, especially her daughter Willa.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Among them are several of the richest men on earth, including Google co-founder Larry Page and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite her lack of a physical presence on earth, Vivian is able to feel connected to her children, especially her daughter Willa.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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An accomplished Caltech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in a rural area of Antelope Valley on Monday morning.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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At that point, our planet will be gone completely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our team of a half dozen volunteers worked for a little over an hour, amazed at the size of these starchy beasts in the earthy soil.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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After a brief stint as an empty lot-cum-parking lot, the property was slated to become an Andaz Hotel, breaking ground around 2015 and then fizzling out a few years later.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hush on the ski slopes With a dormitory and classroom building steps from chair lifts rising into Sugar Bowl’s 1,600 skiable acres of steep chutes, skiable bowls and glade tree skiing, the Academy is a training ground for skilled mountain athletes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Starlink orbits the Earth at about 550 kilometers, and covers the entire globe, cutting the latency time (the data time between the user and satellite) down to around 25 milliseconds, according to its website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Former owner Frank Tysen bought the hotel in 1987 and expanded the hotel’s footprint as neighboring land became available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company has engaged defense forces beyond Australia as interest in autonomous land systems accelerates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Start by rinsing the beans under cool, running water to remove any dirt or grit.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Daily foot traffic makes wood floors prone to dirt, grime, and dust, so proper care is needed.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Taking care of the writer implicitly recognizes that the writer is more than a bundle of emotions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prince Harry held his daughter in the photo, who in turn held a bundle of red balloons.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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