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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The rear section, with Harlow still strapped in her car seat, launched like a missile before crash landing between a dumpster and a tree.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
ABC News, 14 June 2026
The aircraft can carry as many as 17 skydivers and is capable of taking off and landing on short runways.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Move The Bird Bath or Bird Feeder This may seem obvious, but if your bird bath or bird feeder is close to the porch, your home is a good landing spot for birds to enjoy.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The rear section, with Harlow still strapped in her car seat, launched like a missile before crash landing between a dumpster and a tree.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Verb
The aircraft can carry more than 4,000 pounds (1,800 kilograms) and is capable of taking off and landing on short runways, according to the manufacturer.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
The aircraft can carry as many as 17 skydivers and is capable of taking off and landing on short runways.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landing
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There are no residential docks allowed on the perimeter of Canyon Lake, but there are public boat slips for those who BYOB (bring your own boat).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Carnival Horizon docks in Curaçao on June 25, the same day the island nation plays Ivory Coast in its final group stage match.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Plenty to choose from, on the path to not arriving at any true consensus choice.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Americans are coming into the match favored at +107, according to FOX Sports, but are coming off a 2-1 loss in their last match, a friendly against Germany last week at Chicago's Soldier Field.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Petersen said flying business class direct was a great option for passengers who could potentially sleep for eight hours without the interruption of disembarking at Singapore.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The suspects asked if Apple Pay was accepted before grabbing a box of cash.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Jose Alvarado also got physical in Game 4, grabbing one of Wembanyama's legs during a hard foul.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Staff picks up guests from the nearby ferry wharf in sporty Jeeps for ease of arrival—a nice homey touch (one of many here) that segues perfectly into a welcome drink in the sun that will remind you to slow down into island time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Landing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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