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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
Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, notable filmmakers and Hollywood celebs like Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix and Rachel McAdams signed an open letter to TIFF outlining their concerns over RBC, which is reportedly one of the largest financiers of oil and gas projects that negatively impact Indigenous lands.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Sotto is the wizard behind the turn-of-the-century Main Street at Disneyland Paris, which is widely seen as one of the most elaborate lands in Disney history.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Isaac stars as both the middle ages poet Dante Alighieri and modern-day author Nick Tosches, the latter of which is drawn into a dangerous quest when a handwritten manuscript of The Divine Comedy resurfaces via the Vatican and lands in the hands of a New York mob boss.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The early and late antlerless firearm seasons are open on public and private lands in open DMUs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other programs, such as the Heirs Property Relending Program (HPRP), provide financing to help those who have inherited agricultural lands.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
This region includes the Kankakee Sands, where The Nature Conservancy has been restoring prairie lands and caring for a herd of bison.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Reuters — The US government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Thursday, blaming the utility’s equipment for sparking two wildfires, including the Eaton Fire in January that damaged National Forest System lands.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX lands Falcon 9 boosters on offshore drone ships after most of its launches and only brings the rocket back to an onshore landing on missions carrying lighter payloads to orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
But that one lands for me a lot.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
As of this publication, the final Conjuring movie starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren lands smack dab in the middle of the best and worst rated Conjuring Cinematic Universe films on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
At the beginning of season 2, the school for social outcasts lands itself a new principal with Steve Buscemi playing Barry Dort.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Greg Dulcich lands on the practice squad behind three Joe Schoen draft picks and the veteran Manhertz.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, notable filmmakers and Hollywood celebs like Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix and Rachel McAdams signed an open letter to TIFF outlining their concerns over RBC, which is reportedly one of the largest financiers of oil and gas projects that negatively impact Indigenous lands.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Sotto is the wizard behind the turn-of-the-century Main Street at Disneyland Paris, which is widely seen as one of the most elaborate lands in Disney history.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Isaac stars as both the middle ages poet Dante Alighieri and modern-day author Nick Tosches, the latter of which is drawn into a dangerous quest when a handwritten manuscript of The Divine Comedy resurfaces via the Vatican and lands in the hands of a New York mob boss.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The early and late antlerless firearm seasons are open on public and private lands in open DMUs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other programs, such as the Heirs Property Relending Program (HPRP), provide financing to help those who have inherited agricultural lands.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
This region includes the Kankakee Sands, where The Nature Conservancy has been restoring prairie lands and caring for a herd of bison.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
When Emily lands the coveted promotion that Luke had been vying for, their relationship ushers in a new complex power dynamic both inside and outside the office.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Reuters — The US government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Thursday, blaming the utility’s equipment for sparking two wildfires, including the Eaton Fire in January that damaged National Forest System lands.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX lands Falcon 9 boosters on offshore drone ships after most of its launches and only brings the rocket back to an onshore landing on missions carrying lighter payloads to orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
But that one lands for me a lot.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
As of this publication, the final Conjuring movie starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren lands smack dab in the middle of the best and worst rated Conjuring Cinematic Universe films on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
At the beginning of season 2, the school for social outcasts lands itself a new principal with Steve Buscemi playing Barry Dort.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Greg Dulcich lands on the practice squad behind three Joe Schoen draft picks and the veteran Manhertz.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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Over a year ago, the Biden administration gifted Intel $8 billion in CHIPS subsidies for plants in multiple states.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The caller told police she had been told Lawson had killed his roommate the night of June 9, 2024, the affidavit states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 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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Touch arrives on vinyl, CD, and digital download on October 24, via International Anthem and Nonesuch, with the album coming to digital streaming platforms on November 11.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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And oftentimes, companies might be paying more than one tariff rate on a product depending on where the item arrives from.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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And frequent appearances by a pigeon that perches on her windowsill like a Greek chorus, mocking her self-abasement and growing detachment from reality, seem a tad heavy-handed.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The letters, which actors sometimes pose alongside (Oh perches punningly in the O), recall those giant signs which give tourists a place to take selfies.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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With City’s left-back, Matheus Nunes, moving out of position to press Mainoo, Ugarte’s involvement grabs the attention of Ilkay Gundogan and Josko Gvardiol.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain had players from eight different nations in their starting line-up.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What's Next The government faces steep socioeconomic and cultural headwinds that have frustrated other nations, and whether ending the two-child policy will make a significant difference on the trend remains uncertain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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