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as in states
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 docks
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 arrives
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarks
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perches
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 earns
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 grabs
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 lands
New Atlas, 6 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Senate Enrolled Act 1 will take roughly $235 million out of our county over the next several years, and the county council is the body that decides how that pain lands.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
And that’s kind of where this lands.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Boesenecker said the majority Democratic leadership is prepared to move quickly to make sure the bill to neutralize the initiative lands on Polis’ desk.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The vast lands feature gorgeous visuals that bring Monster Hunter into the next generation.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Since last year, hunting is now allowed on Sundays on private lands only, but no hunting can occur within 40 yards of any blazed trail open to the public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Keep it simple and grounded so your message lands clearly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Jefferson’s vision of American flames igniting the planet lands differently now.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo lands on Tuesday, May 5.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The daily Venice flight typically lands on Newark's longer runways, but because of windy conditions on Sunday, the plane was vectored into Runway 29, the shortest of the three runways at Newark.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The return-to-office (RTO) policy that lands via company-wide email with no explanation.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
The more comprehensive April jobs report lands on Friday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Who’s Most at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency The study lands in a country where low vitamin D is remarkably common.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The pop-up lands at a time when audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in publishing, fueled by strong fan communities across platforms like BookTok and podcasts.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Senate Enrolled Act 1 will take roughly $235 million out of our county over the next several years, and the county council is the body that decides how that pain lands.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
And that’s kind of where this lands.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Boesenecker said the majority Democratic leadership is prepared to move quickly to make sure the bill to neutralize the initiative lands on Polis’ desk.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The vast lands feature gorgeous visuals that bring Monster Hunter into the next generation.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Since last year, hunting is now allowed on Sundays on private lands only, but no hunting can occur within 40 yards of any blazed trail open to the public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Government Accountability Office report lands at a moment when Congress is weighing the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main federal agency supporting museums.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Keep it simple and grounded so your message lands clearly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Jefferson’s vision of American flames igniting the planet lands differently now.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo lands on Tuesday, May 5.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The daily Venice flight typically lands on Newark's longer runways, but because of windy conditions on Sunday, the plane was vectored into Runway 29, the shortest of the three runways at Newark.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The return-to-office (RTO) policy that lands via company-wide email with no explanation.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
The more comprehensive April jobs report lands on Friday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Who’s Most at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency The study lands in a country where low vitamin D is remarkably common.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
Noun
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That decision puts at risk both of the majority-Black districts in Louisiana of being eliminated in the redrawing, as well as majority-minority districts in other states.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The Declaration’s insurrectionist contention—that people, when unjustly provoked, have the right to dissolve their government—hung heavily in a country that had just witnessed the eleven states of the Confederacy make the same argument.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Aircraft landing on one of the main runways at Newark come sailing in, low, over multiple lanes of traffic on the Turnpike, which is one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Once the ship docks in the Canary Islands, Spanish authorities will do a full epidemiological investigation on the ship and begin repatriating travelers who are deemed fit to return home.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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If that's not enough, an alien ship soon docks nearby.—
S.C. Stuart,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Complications arise only when the world arrives on their doorstep.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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The Inhalatorium, the feature-length animation debut by director and animator Bára Anna Stejskalová, follows a 13-year-old girl who arrives at a mountain sanatorium to treat her asthma.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the climax, the yacht docks in Norway, and everyone disembarks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Fans start to notice what's happening about five seconds into it, and then another man comes up behind the fan, grabs him and tackles him into the seats.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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And if no candidate grabs a majority in either of those races, this district’s voters might have to go to the polls four times.—
East Bay Times editorial board,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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