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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
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Noun
In a Monday evening update, the Idaho Department of Lands said the Nettleton Gulch fire was contained within 26 acres of land and that no structures were at risk.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Verb
This will be the tallest vehicle ever to land on the Moon.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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Wednesday, July 2: The Texas Division of Emergency Management activates state emergency response resources anticipating the threat of flooding in parts of West and Central Texas.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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So many state legislators and members of Congress turned up Saturday that they were split into multiple groups to view the facility.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Another major gap is equity, as many regions remain under-mapped, reinforcing digital divides.—
Michael Harrell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Russia’s transport minister, who also previously served as governor of the Kursk region ahead of Ukraine’s 2024 incursion, was found dead just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin fired him from his ministerial role.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The workers, who were about 400 feet underground, scrambled over loose soil more than 12 feet high to reach the tunnel boring machine and then were transported back to the opening.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Some players get docked for having a super-skilled linemate or winger (especially in the Norris and Hart conversations).—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The 135-foot Sea Lady II charter engulfed in flames while docked in the port of Saint-Tropez on July 10.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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After hovering for another minute, the car was slowly lowered into an aisle way on the floor, where Beyoncé disembarked.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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After days enduring the unsanitary conditions, the ship finally made it to Mobile and passengers disembarked.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The property has a private feel, featuring just 28 standalone villas, similar to the over-water Maldives bungalows, but these are perched in the jungle.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Bitter End’s pair of two-story Marina Lofts are perched above the water’s edge.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In the video, Brody shared some touching words about Blanco, who won a gold medal at the 2015 International Surfing Association Open Women's World Surfing Championship.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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