1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
1
2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of land
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
At any moment, we could be corralled in a mass detention sweep, bound and raped and maced and mauled for committing the crime of simply existing on our land.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Following a 9-0 run, catalyzed by Leonard, Mathurin drove straight at Doncic – landing a floater and drawing a foul.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for land
Noun
Before asphalt is poured or lanes are painted, crews reshape land, redirect water and create the foundation that drivers will never see.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
At any moment, we could be corralled in a mass detention sweep, bound and raped and maced and mauled for committing the crime of simply existing on our land.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Now, imagine what happens to the nervous system of an Olympic skater or skier trying to land on the edge of a blade or stay upright on two thin planks, with one chance every four years to win gold medals, in front of more than 25 million sets of appraising eyes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Following a 9-0 run, catalyzed by Leonard, Mathurin drove straight at Doncic – landing a floater and drawing a foul.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for land
Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
Noun
-
Bold performance claims spark industry pushback Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next major leap beyond lithium-ion technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Even though the word has gotten out about this incredible region in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, Todos Santos remains one of the most magical travel destinations in the entire country.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
-
This spontaneous journey took me to Andalucía, the southernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula, with natural beauty that unravels like a cinematic masterpiece.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Select a spot that gets six to eight hours of full sun and well-draining soil.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Cruise Critic also reported Norwegian Bliss and Royal Princess were scheduled to dock later in the week and were expected to skip Puerto Vallarta as well.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
-
In unpiloted mode, Shenzhou-22 docked with the front port of China's Tiangong space station's Tianhe core module.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the team to beat, with high morale and ambition to defend its title.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Once Duarte arrived, prosecutors say, Cameron Street members emerged from the backyard and shot him 10 times, killing him.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Victor Rillet, a 21-year-old Frenchman, disembarked the steamship Washington in New York in October 1864, carrying the kind of optimism that fuels both great innovation and spectacular disappointment.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Growing up, her family would travel from London to their second home in Italy, disembarking in Dover and boarding the ferry for the Channel crossing.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
When perched high on the head, the mask could also be worn as a tiara.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
21 Feb. 2026
-
The supertall will include a public observation deck perched a head-swimming 850 feet about the ground.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The American team won the Olympic gold medal on Sunday, the first time in 46 years.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Including their home win over Chicago before the NBA All-Star break, the 38-19 Celtics have won four straight — all by double digits — and nine of their last 10.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
