as in dock
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
our families waved good-bye to us from the landing as we left on our honeymoon cruise
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as in arriving
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 coming
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarking
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perching
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 earning
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 grabbing
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 landing
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The large petals provide a landing platform for bees, which are the plant's primary pollinator.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 May 2026
What was the process of landing on Matthew and Y’lan as your Stiles and Coltrane?
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Noun
The Heat are tied for seventh in the odds at 50-1, behind potential landing spots of the Cavaliers, Lakers, Warriors, Spurs, Knicks and Trail Blazers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The large petals provide a landing platform for bees, which are the plant's primary pollinator.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Verb
Putin is scheduled to be welcomed at the airport upon landing in Beijing on Tuesday, according to the Kremlin, which said he will be greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 May 2026
What was the process of landing on Matthew and Y’lan as your Stiles and Coltrane?
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landing
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Aside from a fishing dock, there are no permanent amenities, and a typical day may include reading, walking along the ocean's edge, enjoying the water, or relaxing.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Located in midtown, the park boasts nearly 200 acres of green space, walking trails, recreational sport facilities and a lake with a fishing dock.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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In her 2018 memoir about her sobriety, Leslie Jamison describes arriving at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop decades after Cheever and Carver taught there.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Indigenous peoples in the area have been coming there for 1000s of years to soak and take advantage of the waters, and so there’s been a hotel or some manner of resort there since the late eighteen hundreds, welcoming people to come and take the waters and relax and enjoy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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Plus, coming so close and the disappointment (of third) fueled my fire more.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The ban on disembarking passengers is temporary and pending the outcome of medical tests, officials said.—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Two died on board and one died after disembarking and at a hospital in South Africa.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The bird, which appears unharmed, matches the description of a starling, a medium-sized perching bird with over 100 species.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Another member of pop’s new generation, Addison Rae, was on hand to hype up the crowd while perching on the edge of the DJ booth.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The driver who picked up the goods told FT that grabbing items in the location takes roughly five minutes, while the same trip to a Walmart Supercenter store could take 25 minutes.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The Limitless Lash Mascara is especially worth grabbing while it’s marked down.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In San Isidro, a movement was born Castillo and Otero grew up in San Isidro, a working class, hardscrabble neighborhood abutting the wharfs near the Port of Havana, and became friends – one a rapper, the other a visual artist.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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An official commissioner of confiscation seized his Philadelphia home and wharf, which were worth thousands of pounds, along with his land in Chester County.—
Kimberly Nath,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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“Landing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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