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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
Daniella Garcia Almeida, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has authorized land and air strikes that have killed more than 100 people to get control of the Venezuelan oil.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Months later, the Cedar Park company became the first commercial firm to land on the moon.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Coastal fog — which forms when moist air condenses over the cool, ocean water and drifts toward shore — then picks up water evaporating from the ocean surface, allowing methyl mercury to hitch a ride onto land.
—Daniella Garcia Almeida, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has authorized land and air strikes that have killed more than 100 people to get control of the Venezuelan oil.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
After Gonzalez dove to the turf making a play on the ball, Johnston landed on the cornerback's head.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Months later, the Cedar Park company became the first commercial firm to land on the moon.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state also offers options for annual landowner/tenant trapping and youth trapping licenses.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The location of the place called Tarshish in the Hebrew Bible is thought to refer to Tartessus, a region in modern Spain beyond the Pillars of Herakles (Strait of Gibraltar) northwest of the early Phoenician colony of Gadir (Cádiz).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Of course, HOAs will differ by region and community, but most require approval for updates to the home’s exterior.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another key area involves developing artificial lunar and Martian soil simulants to test rover traction and propulsion systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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The island is within eyeshot of the boat dock for Miller Ferry.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fun continues the minute cruisers disembark at each port, with excursions ranging from dogsledding to private helicopter tours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Make buses free, though, and demand for them will soar, slowing speeds as more passengers board and disembark at stops.—
Nicole Gelinas,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shelving unit that contains some of his collection of roughly 20,000 books stretches to the ceiling of the two-story living room; McDaniel would later perch on its narrow catwalk to deliver his lecture.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Bruins won for the fifth time in six games despite going 0 for 6 on the power play a day after beating the Rangers 10-2.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Though the Heat is returning home for three games, Miami won’t be heavily favored to win any of them.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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