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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earths
Noun
  • The imaging of these forming exoplanets (or extrasolar planets, worlds outside of our solar system), comes courtesy of the 66 radio antennas that comprise the Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array (ALMA).
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The design could eventually help groups of inexpensive robots inspect oil refineries, monitor farms or explore other planets.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Most globes take between a few weeks and a few months to make, and each is a work of art, customized for clients with family histories, past travels, migration routes, and personalized themes.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond shedding light on the history of our own planet, understanding how oxygen, nutrients and life evolved together on Earth could also help scientists recognize similar conditions on ocean-bearing worlds elsewhere, the researchers added.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Cameras multiplied the audience onto the massive display, effectively making it all about the fans before dropping them into increasingly dark and elaborate worlds.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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