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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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
That profit engine is also why Disney has committed to spend $60 billion through 2033 on expanding the division through new attractions, lands, hotels and cruise ships.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The casting news lands during a notable stretch for Chicago itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Some state parks or protected lands in Texas may kindly ask visitors to avoid picking the state flower.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
This is similar to using grazing goats to reduce the amount of dry brush on hillsides and wild lands.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The former Priests lead singer’s second solo LP lands on GAK Records on April 3.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Mar. 2026
In 2004, additional lands (Guana State Park) were transferred into the reserve, and the Visitor Education Center opened.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL?
—Access Atl, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The rollout also lands at a moment of rising tension inside the tech industry over the military's use of AI.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The result lands somewhere between a boutique hotel suite and a private coastal apartment.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The winning project lands a €50,000 ($57,700) prize.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Jones helps address a major need and lands a contract outside the top 25 among edge rushers by total contract value and average annual value.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2026, this lands on March 6.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Jones lands on the word authentic.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Energy and Carbon Benchmark lands at a moment when fashion’s planet‑warming emissions are still falling far short of ambitions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
That profit engine is also why Disney has committed to spend $60 billion through 2033 on expanding the division through new attractions, lands, hotels and cruise ships.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The casting news lands during a notable stretch for Chicago itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Some state parks or protected lands in Texas may kindly ask visitors to avoid picking the state flower.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
This is similar to using grazing goats to reduce the amount of dry brush on hillsides and wild lands.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The former Priests lead singer’s second solo LP lands on GAK Records on April 3.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Mar. 2026
In 2004, additional lands (Guana State Park) were transferred into the reserve, and the Visitor Education Center opened.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
There can be no darkness where our gaze lands.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL?
—Access Atl, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The rollout also lands at a moment of rising tension inside the tech industry over the military's use of AI.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The result lands somewhere between a boutique hotel suite and a private coastal apartment.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The winning project lands a €50,000 ($57,700) prize.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Jones helps address a major need and lands a contract outside the top 25 among edge rushers by total contract value and average annual value.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2026, this lands on March 6.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Jones lands on the word authentic.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
Noun
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Thanks to George Mason, Article V was amended to require a convention be called when two-thirds of states applied for an amendment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Protect your peace so wisdom arrives in stillness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once March arrives, certain plants have already set their blooms for the upcoming flowering season, meaning pruning too early can remove those buds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 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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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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The top team earns automatic promotion to the fifth tier.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Barber then grabs her firearm from her vehicle and Riley's girlfriend also retrieves an item from the vehicle, according to the complaint.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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