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
Following talks in the Indian capital, the two countries’ prime ministers inked a deal deepening rare-earths cooperation, and pledged to double bilateral trade by the end of the decade.
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semafor.com, 3 Mar. 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
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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
semafor.com, 3 Mar. 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
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earths
Noun
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These are the birthplaces of vast amounts of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Through careful observation of worlds orbiting other stars, along with some explosive laboratory experiments involving diamond anvils and lasers, scientists have realized that rocky planets like Earth have a way to make water all by themselves.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Sacramento region has been filled with changes in the business and restaurant worlds, with a number of openings and closings this spring.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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