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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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
So could a Russian attempt to seize land in former Soviet republics where Russian-speaking minorities are numerous.
—Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
On Friday, at least 14 commercial and charter flights were landing in Miami from Havana, according to flight information from the airport.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Customers today don’t buy out of necessity, but for affinity, and this is a fertile land for a brand such as ours.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
So could a Russian attempt to seize land in former Soviet republics where Russian-speaking minorities are numerous.
—Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Verb
Morgan’s 98 mph fastball just above the strike zone landed in the Brewers’ bullpen beyond left field and ended a game that had an eventful final few innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
On Friday, at least 14 commercial and charter flights were landing in Miami from Havana, according to flight information from the airport.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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California Hidden cameras found in South Bay dance studio bathrooms used by children, parents May 6, 2025 Hermosa Beach detectives worked with the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a nationwide network of federal, state and local enforcement, to make the arrest.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Tennessee is one of 24 states with laws in effect banning all gender-affirming care for transgender minors.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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The new 10-night itinerary, aptly named Exploration in the Heart of Baja California, aims to spotlight the best of this ecologically rich region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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But many problems plague the path to India’s manufacturing boom, such as logistical bottlenecks, regulatory red tape, and patchy infrastructure in many regions.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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The world of American soccer has a rare, priceless opportunity arriving a year from now: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted largely on U.S. soil.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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After the piñas are added, the pit is blanketed with leaves from the agave plant and natural fibers, then covered with soil.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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But until the air leak detected on the laboratory's Russian segment is resolved, NASA has opted not to send any other people to dock at the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Now, an eight-episode TV adaptation of the novel from showrunners Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries) and Carina Adly Mackenzie (Roswell, New Mexico) has arrived on Prime Video just in time for the summer binge-watching season.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 June 2025
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In more mundane incidents during a flight, sitting near an emergency exit would allow passengers to disembark sooner than others.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Pilgrims disembark from buses to undertake a symbolic trek across rocky terrain, marking the spiritual start of their journey.—
Zia ur-Rehman Asim Hafeez,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Your free fingers, meanwhile, are either awkwardly wrapped around the edge of the loose Joy-Cons or uncomfortably perched to support the flat back of a portable system that's a noticeable 34 percent heavier than the original Switch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2025
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Best Hotels and Resorts The Inn at Canal Square With 22 rooms and three luxury suites perched along the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal in the heart of the historic district, the Inn at Canal Square is arguably Lewes’ most elegant place to stay.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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The Mercury managed to hold off Breanna Stewart’s 35-point performance by winning the fourth quarter, 25-16, and eventually win the game 89-81 at Barclays Center on Thursday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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The duo wound up the year 8-1, winning the district championship; an injury prevented the pair from competing at state.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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