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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
Fiber optic sensing in earth and environmental science grew out of the oil and gas sector, and Stanford had multiple large research groups working in that area.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Tarkovsky repeatedly stages scenes of Stalker lying down in a fetal position on the cold and damp earth.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
French former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, who gave France its 35-hour work week and then withdrew from politics after leading France’s Socialist Party to an earth-shaking presidential election defeat against far-right firebrand Jean-Marie Le Pen, has died.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Countless teenagers stopped by the crash site Saturday, covering the charred earth with flowers, candles, and pictures.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Tarkovsky repeatedly stages scenes of Stalker lying down in a fetal position on the cold and damp earth.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
French former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, who gave France its 35-hour work week and then withdrew from politics after leading France’s Socialist Party to an earth-shaking presidential election defeat against far-right firebrand Jean-Marie Le Pen, has died.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Countless teenagers stopped by the crash site Saturday, covering the charred earth with flowers, candles, and pictures.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Obviously, if the strait were to remain closed and this wartime status quo persisted into the summer, even greater economic pain would be felt across the planet.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even if life on certain planets—and our ability to reach them—sounds more far-fetched than on others, the team explained that further observations will still help advance the search for extraterrestrial life.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Let soak, encouraging sand and soil to sink, before removing.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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For instance, caddisfly larvae stabilize riverbeds, earthworms are essential for soil fertility, and burrowing animals enhance soil infiltration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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The town is now actively monitoring water use, using smart meters in some cases and on-the-ground enforcement in others.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The idea of deploying troops to the region as part of a large-scale ground war effort is deeply unpopular among Americans, new polling shows.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the novel, the protagonist Hana learns of a feng shui belief that says placing something yellow on the west side of one’s home will improve a person’s financial fortune.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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The sudden reversal of fortunes comes as Jansa has been battling accusations of hiring an Israeli private intelligence company to sway the result following a series of video recordings reporting corruption among the prime minister's allies.—
Jan Bratanic Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Traditional supersonic aircraft generate loud sonic booms that have long restricted commercial flights over land.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lugo lives in Parker, very close to the Crowsnest land.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Currently, faint white lines outline soccer fields, dirt lots serve as baseball diamonds and a playground sits under a green awning.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Take the Poisson En Papillote, a bundle of white fish that cooks with sliced fennel, zucchini ribbons, lemon, and butter.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The low-key couple welcomed the bundle back in December after the former tennis star, 44, was seen around town covering up a baby bump on school runs.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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