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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
Ed Davey The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The final turn gestures at surprise but lands softly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The investigation's findings said allegations had been made that staff under his predecessor had been involved in the sale of lands within the national park.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, proposals such as SB 686 and HB 691 would continue to erode local governments’ ability to manage urban sprawl and protect rural and agricultural lands from leapfrog development.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
If one of Florida’s five water management districts wants to sell or trade some of its public conservation lands, the bill would also require a 30-day notice.
—Max Chesnes Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
While his remarks were broadly welcomed, European leaders pointed to American actions over the past year — trade pressure, demands to annex European lands, curbing support to Ukraine, to name a few — as having created a permanent rift.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The warning area includes the tribal lands of the Red Cliff Band.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The event lands at Lake Nona Town Center Saturday and Sunday with fine art including ceramics, photography, paintings and jewelry.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The letter lands the middle of the 2026 edition of the Berlinale in which the topics of politics has become a central theme, most notably following comments by jury head Wim Wenders in the opening press conference.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
When the holiday lands in early February, snow and subzero temperatures can cut into foot traffic.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Smith lands MiLB deal with Atlanta First baseman Dominic Smith, who played for the Giants last season, signed a one-year minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday morning.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the spring equinox, which lands on March 20, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
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The investigation's findings said claims had been made that staff under his predecessor had been involved in the sale of lands within the national park.
—Ed Davey The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The final turn gestures at surprise but lands softly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The investigation's findings said allegations had been made that staff under his predecessor had been involved in the sale of lands within the national park.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, proposals such as SB 686 and HB 691 would continue to erode local governments’ ability to manage urban sprawl and protect rural and agricultural lands from leapfrog development.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
If one of Florida’s five water management districts wants to sell or trade some of its public conservation lands, the bill would also require a 30-day notice.
—Max Chesnes Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
While his remarks were broadly welcomed, European leaders pointed to American actions over the past year — trade pressure, demands to annex European lands, curbing support to Ukraine, to name a few — as having created a permanent rift.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The warning area includes the tribal lands of the Red Cliff Band.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The appearance lands as SXSW marks four decades in Austin, with this year’s festival scheduled for March 12–18.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The event lands at Lake Nona Town Center Saturday and Sunday with fine art including ceramics, photography, paintings and jewelry.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The letter lands the middle of the 2026 edition of the Berlinale in which the topics of politics has become a central theme, most notably following comments by jury head Wim Wenders in the opening press conference.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
When the holiday lands in early February, snow and subzero temperatures can cut into foot traffic.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Smith lands MiLB deal with Atlanta First baseman Dominic Smith, who played for the Giants last season, signed a one-year minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday morning.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the spring equinox, which lands on March 20, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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Child-care fraud in Minnesota is one of many examples, and Minnesota is only one of many states with lax control of welfare spending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The interceptor serves parts of Virginia and Maryland.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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An additional hit of white arrives via the tongue tag, and blue nylon pull tabs appear at its top and bottom and again at the heel.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The film arrives via A24, which continues in its indie arms race against NEON.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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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 Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earns 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards® points on most generic online grocery purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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