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as in arrived
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay
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as in came
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarked
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perched
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 earned
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 grabbed
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 landed
Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Paying the right tariffs is necessary to avoid government fines and calculate the true landed cost of products.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Would the Irish have landed Fields if Indiana was prepared to go hard after the boundary receiver?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The landed aristocracy of Great Britain long ago discovered that to be a way to keep their inheritance intact.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Paying the right tariffs is necessary to avoid government fines and calculate the true landed cost of products.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Directed by Alexandria Stapleton, the project streamed on Netflix and dug into Combs’ life and career, his success in the music industry, and how abuse allegations leveled by his ex, Cassie, led to a wave of accusations and a criminal trial that landed Combs in prison.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Would the Irish have landed Fields if Indiana was prepared to go hard after the boundary receiver?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landed
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In an era defined by uncertainty and constant disruption, viewers are increasingly drawn to content that feels both uplifting and grounded — stories that reflect real-world challenges without resorting to unnecessary violence and idealized conclusions.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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How can the music be so big but grounded?—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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Residents of the home and neighbors threw buckets of water on the flames before fire crews arrived, which Mountain View says helped keep the fire from doing too much damage.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The five people who lived in the building evacuated before firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paddleboards are disembarked next to an unassuming cliff face.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Passengers on board flight 2323 then disembarked and were bused back to the terminal, per United.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Machen’s London was a descendant of Blake’s, where angels perched in trees.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Travelers can check out the iconic Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified sites in Europe, perched upon a hill, before enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old Town and the sweeping vistas of Arthur's Seat.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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But beyond those four, a number of prospects with local ties also earned a spot among the game’s rising stars.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every fighter who won by KO or submission who didn’t get a $100K bonus earned an additional $25,000.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Duran scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins added 17 points and the Detroit Pistons never trailed while cruising to their fourth straight victory, 112-104 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Cougars grabbed a 25-5 lead in the first 10 minutes and kept a safe distance throughout.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dunn is very happy to have Mullan as the star that the film is anchored by.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Landed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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