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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
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Mamdani has still yet to receive endorsements from key Democratic leaders like U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but did land New York Governor Kathy Hochul's backing.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Each year, a jury made up of Netflix execs and invited guests selects one Brazilian fiction film from the festival that hasn’t yet landed a streaming deal.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Tennessee lake house In 2000, it was reported that Peyton had bought a plot of land in a gated community in Ooltewah, Tennessee, with plans to start building a lakefront house the following year.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Mamdani has still yet to receive endorsements from key Democratic leaders like U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but did land New York Governor Kathy Hochul's backing.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead of needing a runway, the vehicle lands under parachutes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Each year, a jury made up of Netflix execs and invited guests selects one Brazilian fiction film from the festival that hasn’t yet landed a streaming deal.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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North Korea has kept celebratory plans for the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea on Friday tightly under wraps – much like the secretive and isolated state has done in the past with significant dates.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The question of Palestinian statehood What remains somewhat unanswered for now is the future of a Palestinian state.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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While new weapons were what Western observers were eager to get a look at, the parade also featured North Korean troops who fought against Ukraine, helping to expel Kyiv’s forces from the Kursk region of Russia earlier this year.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Laura Modiano, who heads up OpenAI's startups division in EMEA, drew a comparison between American and European founders based on her extensive work with founders across both regions and rolling out AI features.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fertilize only if a soil test detects any nutrient deficiency that needs fixing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Last October, at an annual NFL fan forum in London, Goodell was asked about the possibility of deciding a championship on foreign soil.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vessels that are already docked near the terminals are experiencing delays or interruptions in their load and discharge operations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Bucs docked Arians $50,000 for the incident.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The squad arrived in South Florida under the direction of interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo after the recent firing of Fernando Batista.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The release did not specify where Allen was arriving from.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2022, a federal judge ordered the cruise lines Carnival, MSC SA, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to pay more than $400 million in damages to Havana Docks, the American company that had the concession to the Havana port facilities the cruise companies used to disembark passengers between 2015-19.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the ride, passengers disembark in the heart of Cleveland, where the fall scene promises plenty of good eats, seasonal brews, and autumn festivals to keep the spirit going.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Eleven days later, Sharon received a message through the Love Lost chat from a neighbor who spotted a cat perched on a roof near a vet's office.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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His reflective blue shades were perched atop a baseball cap, obscuring much of his face.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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