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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
This was the 26th flight of the first-stage booster, which made a recovery landing downrange on a droneship stationed in the Atlantic off the coast of the Bahamas, only the second time for the more southern landing destination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Most graduates apply to a lot of roles before landing the right one.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Noun
The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
This was the 26th flight of the first-stage booster, which made a recovery landing downrange on a droneship stationed in the Atlantic off the coast of the Bahamas, only the second time for the more southern landing destination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Verb
This has paid off with sophomore Aidan Armstrong landing a role in season five of Stranger Things, alongside other storied alum such as The White Lotus‘ Jake Lacy and Mary-Louise Parker.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Most graduates apply to a lot of roles before landing the right one.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landing
Noun
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These facilities range in size from approximately 2,000 to 280,000 square feet of office and dock space.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The Coast Guard was seen arriving at a dock just outside the Abaco Inn in Hope Town on Tuesday.—
Kelsie Cairns , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Forecasters are confident about the CMEs arriving to Earth, but intensity is still uncertain due to the complex nature of the CMEs, NOAA said.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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That said, the story does culminate with soldiers disembarking off the boats onto the French coast and into enemy fire.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Woods was seen disembarking his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and while the assumption was that his return to the States signaled the end of his treatment overseas, the return to Switzerland likely signals that the rehab process is ongoing.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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For the meantime, drones cannot match birds in agility, endurance, co-ordination or perching.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 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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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 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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The concerned wharf staff forwarded the package to the office of the carrier of record, Wells Fargo and Co.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Landing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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