earths

plural of earth
as in planets
the celestial body on which we live environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth

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Recent Examples of earths The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025 Those rare-earths are used in practically everything that beeps, including consumer electronics and military equipment. David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Nonetheless, Greer and Bessent said the current 90-day pause on tariffs with China — renewed at least three times so far — could be re-upped again for a longer interval if China lifts the rare-earths restrictions. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025 Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains. Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
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Noun
  • The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-October annually, is set to reach its maximum activity soon — offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial spectacle, as the fast-moving meteors occasionally become fireballs, appearing brighter than any of the stars or planets in the night sky.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
  • That small fuzzy patch is the home of possibly a trillion stars and many, many, many more planets.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The final women’s window displays a foulard created for Bergdorf Goodman on a green backdrop with a thistle flower motif surrounded by globes indicating where Loro Piana fibers are found.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By replicating the visual fidelity of reality, retina E-paper brings science closer to creating virtual worlds that the human eye cannot distinguish from the real one.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Welcome to Derry Stephen King's worlds collide with HBO's new horror series, a prequel to the It films.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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