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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
Noun
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Strauss also set a state record in the mile at the BSR Elite Scholastic Meet with a time of 4:39.88, which ranked 14th nationally.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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People in the northern part of the U.S. are more prone to vitamin D deficiency than people in southern states like Florida or Texas.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 June 2025
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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Sacramento and San Francisco are several larger cities within AT&T’s coverage regions.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The cool climate and unique terroir (chalk soil) where the three main grape varieties are grown (Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Meunier) contribute to the wine’s unique flavors.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The four commercial astronauts rocketed into orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 launcher from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and their Dragon capsule docked at the space station Thursday to kick off a two-week stay.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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The Dragon will dock with the ISS at approximately 7 a.m. EDT on Thursday.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Blue Origin shared a snippet of video last week on social media showing the mid-section of the MK1 lander arriving at the company's assembly facilities in Rocket Park, Florida.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 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
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Named for famous astronomer Vera Rubin, the observatory is perched on a mountain in northern Chile in the foothills of the Andes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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People are perched atop the car, as well as those hanging off its side, in an impressive, partially aerial twerk.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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After a second-place finish in District 6-5A, the Mustangs won four playoff series, finishing the season with a 25-13 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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The book also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Romance, was listed as one of the best books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews, and is the author’s first to go into production for film or TV.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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