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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
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Consulting with a debt relief company or a bankruptcy attorney before a second garnishment order lands can preserve options that disappear once a levy is executed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
New Mexico More than half of Route 66 cuts through sovereign Native American lands, often tracing routes used by tribes long before settlers arrived.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That was largely because of a huge swell of protests from hunters, fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreational users of these lands—and from the businesses that cater to them.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Smetters analysis lands against a backdrop that Powell made explicit last month.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The deal lands as the CPU takes center stage in the next phase of the AI race.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The menu, arriving at this moment in the city’s food culture, lands as familiar.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Whoever lands the role of Maxima will join a cast led by the returning David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, who play Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
This means that plaintiffs will recover somewhere between 26% and 53% of overcharge damages, according to one of the court documents—far beyond the typical amount, which lands between 5% and 15%.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Wherever Hagens lands, the season just became a little more interesting.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
That top speed lands this bike squarely in minibike territory, as far as I'm concerned.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The anniversary celebration lands this Saturday, April 11, in Old Towne.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jennifer Brown of Kingwood lands in that category.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Consulting with a debt relief company or a bankruptcy attorney before a second garnishment order lands can preserve options that disappear once a levy is executed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
New Mexico More than half of Route 66 cuts through sovereign Native American lands, often tracing routes used by tribes long before settlers arrived.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That was largely because of a huge swell of protests from hunters, fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreational users of these lands—and from the businesses that cater to them.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Smetters analysis lands against a backdrop that Powell made explicit last month.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
This is likely to be the time of Green Day fans’ lives, as a comedy movie inspired by the legendary rock band lands a release.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The deal lands as the CPU takes center stage in the next phase of the AI race.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The menu, arriving at this moment in the city’s food culture, lands as familiar.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Whoever lands the role of Maxima will join a cast led by the returning David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, who play Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
This means that plaintiffs will recover somewhere between 26% and 53% of overcharge damages, according to one of the court documents—far beyond the typical amount, which lands between 5% and 15%.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Wherever Hagens lands, the season just became a little more interesting.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
That top speed lands this bike squarely in minibike territory, as far as I'm concerned.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The anniversary celebration lands this Saturday, April 11, in Old Towne.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts have also seen parts of the far side of the moon never before directly viewed by humans.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In areas where food is plentiful, including salmon-rich river habitat in parts of Canada, some can grow to 1,000 pounds, or half a ton.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 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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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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Your 3rd House of Debate surges as fiery Mars arrives, pushing you to say the important thing plainly — and to move on it soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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We’re told the character is Maxima, the warrior queen from the planet Almerac, first introduced in Action Comics #645 in 1990, who arrives on Earth in search of a suitable mate and quickly sets her sights on Superman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 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
Verb
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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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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This hearty dish grabs extra flavor from browning the pork chops very well in the skillet in order to produce a flavorful pan sauce with mustard and cream.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Think about how many times a day everyone in your household touches a light switch or grabs the remote.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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