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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass
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Recent Examples of land
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Noun
In a Monday evening update, the Idaho Department of Lands said the Nettleton Gulch fire was contained within 26 acres of land and that no structures were at risk.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Verb
This will be the tallest vehicle ever to land on the Moon.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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But that’s still better than nothing, and these lawmakers deserve credit for persisting in shining a light on this very dark, still-emerging chapter of our state’s history.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Wednesday, July 2: The Texas Division of Emergency Management activates state emergency response resources anticipating the threat of flooding in parts of West and Central Texas.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Another major gap is equity, as many regions remain under-mapped, reinforcing digital divides.—
Michael Harrell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Being able to welcome and accommodate large numbers of passengers with ease can help bring prosperity to a region.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The practical pick efficiently drains excess water for healthier soil.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Some players get docked for having a super-skilled linemate or winger (especially in the Norris and Hart conversations).—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The 135-foot Sea Lady II charter engulfed in flames while docked in the port of Saint-Tropez on July 10.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Thousands of passengers can disembark and be replaced by new ones in the space of just six to eight hours.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One upon arrival at the White House South Lawn in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2025.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The property has a private feel, featuring just 28 standalone villas, similar to the over-water Maldives bungalows, but these are perched in the jungle.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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At Somni, amid the parade of courses, there’s beautiful plating and masterful technique: In one dish, a healthy quenelle of caviar is perched upon an impossibly light dashi meringue shaped like a fish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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But Penn State, which licenses intellectual property to create vintage and throwback apparel, won.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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