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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is unavailable.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Two months after the pandemic landed, on May 25, 2020, a white police officer kneeled on the neck of George Floyd.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In using that service, Bangladesh could export goods via its land borders using India’s customs stations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is unavailable.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The dispute immediately landed in court — a fight that represents a high-stakes case study for California, which also has statutes permitting transgender athletes in women’s sports.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Two months after the pandemic landed, on May 25, 2020, a white police officer kneeled on the neck of George Floyd.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
Noun
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Daniel Solis, a key FBI mole who testified at length in the trial, appointed to a state board.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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As a result, California has a unique privilege: It, alone among U.S. states, can impose its own emissions standards that are stricter than the nation's.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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Many cancer patients in these regions cannot afford or physically reach hospitals for frequent intravenous treatments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Authorities in the northeastern Sumy and Kharkiv regions reported damage to civilian infrastructure but no casualties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Russia and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have launched intelligence missions right here on U.S. soil as the CCP has instigated an economic chokehold on South American countries through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and corruption.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Progress 91 is docked to the aft port of the Roscosmos Zvezda module.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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He was ultimately docked two strokes for improved his lie in the waste area.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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More than 130 cardinals will arrive in Vatican City within the week to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, selecting Pope Francis' successor.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Their most recent record, Alpha Games, was released in April 2022, while Okereke’s latest solo album, The Singing Winds Pt. 3, arrived in January.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Passengers had just disembarked a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Jubilee when the fight broke out.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 30 people are banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line after getting into a fight while disembarking a cruise over the weekend.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The design, a spherical vessel perched on a rectangular base, is a physical homage to the dichotomies in the scent itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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The plastic bird wasn’t in its frequent resting spot along the sidewalk across from Armen; it was perched on the wood bench outside Altadena Beverage & Market.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny Longden, wins the Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords. 1948 — Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by 3½ lengths over Coaltown.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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