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 David McNew/Getty Images Several developments combined to shift rare-earths production from monazite to bastnaesite. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026 And the movie’s also a super-teaming of the whole Spider-Man concept, clashing infinite earths of Spider-People together into a banter-y arachnoid squad. — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026 China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 Many companies that depend on these magnets have been looking for alternatives, either a rare-earths-free magnet or a motor without magnets. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 China is responsible for roughly 70% of the world's rare-earths mining. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports. — Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earths
Noun
  • And that's apt, according to the leader of the new study, which reveals that, chemically speaking, the atmospheres of these dark and cloudy worlds are not unlike those of our solar system's gas giant planets.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Also, the fact that planets in this arrangement slide along their orbit and swap positions means that their positions in that orbit change, which, in turn, changes the timing of the transits.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With the fan and light turned off, check for loose globes, shades, bulbs, finials, or other decorative pieces.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some may think the two worlds don’t collide, but Bath insists there is a connection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In reality, there are no heroes and no glory, only worlds that collapse and dreams that shatter.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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