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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
Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Wilkins really offers a masterclass in the comedic merits of just slightly underplaying to make the jokes land.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The Daily Mail reported that a medical helicopter was seen landing on the grass area next to the fairground.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Satellite imagery can flag where land disputes are resolved or escalating.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Wilkins really offers a masterclass in the comedic merits of just slightly underplaying to make the jokes land.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Pumpkin spice and other fall flavors have landed on national coffee chain menus, marking the unofficial kickoff of autumn.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The Daily Mail reported that a medical helicopter was seen landing on the grass area next to the fairground.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
Noun
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Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while CarChex service contracts are available in all 50 states, CarShield does.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Recalling the English folk motif of the tree as possessing healing powers, a clump of soil dug up from an orchard in Lothlórien is used to replenish the scoured Shire.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Israel has been engaged in a war with Gaza since a deadly 2023 terrorist attack on Israeli soil, which has seen ballistic missiles and rockets fired at the country.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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New satellite imagery has captured the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier docked at a port in Oman on the coast of the Arabian Sea.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where do cruise ships currently dock in Milwaukee?—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That time finally arrived against Eastern Washington.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cárdenas, who served in Colombia’s national police and arrived in Ukraine to fight in April 2024, surrendered to Russian forces when his unit failed to defend a position in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If guests disembark remembering a 48-hour rendang or a pavlova as clearly as the coral walls, the strategy has already paid off.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Video of a wild bust-up on an American Airlines flight shows two men battling it out in the aisle after one allegedly grabbed a woman's neck while passengers disembarked.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The figural birds are crafted in platinum and 18-karat gold with gemstones — appearing to perch upon the wearer.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some of its most breathtaking sequences focus on the impossibly elegant birds and their huge nests perched on rooftops, church towers and power poles.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Beamer, who reminded fans postgame he was born in Charleston, South Carolina, recalled growing up watching countless Virginia Tech games in which the Hokies won despite a struggling offense, thanks to a game-changing special teams play.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fast-food restaurants, once the first stop for Americans looking to get at least one meal in before a long work day, are fighting to win back customers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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