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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, 10 June 2026
Specifically, Rollins issued an analysis that claimed lack of roads has left back country lands susceptible to fire.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
An ancient right in modern times A legal principle known as the public trust doctrine establishes people’s rights to use certain lands and waters.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
In the workplace, gratitude only lands when another person feels genuinely seen.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Everything from the round of 16 through the championship lands on Fox proper.
—Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 8 June 2026
In Topawa, guests visit the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center to learn how the desert’s original stewards have flourished for millennia despite the modern line dividing their ancestral lands.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
They’re being forced off their lands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But the temporary arena is covering nearly the entirety of the White House's South Lawn, where Marine One usually lands to ferry the president to out-of-town trips and gobs of kids scramble in the grass during the Easter Egg Roll every spring.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The building lands at a time when the demand for thoughtful design is driving Manhattan’s downtown luxury market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Whether the Heat lands superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t merely affect the futures of players involved in the trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The report lands in a political environment in which voters are already signaling near-unanimous concern about the security of benefits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The date does not go to plan after a move to take things further in a remote out-of-town motel lands them in the crosshairs of a bloody and intricate murder plot.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The classic sneaker begins with a white leather upper that’s primarily accented with the signature True Blue shade, a hue which lands somewhere between marine blue and navy.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Not really sure where everybody else lands.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Noun
Bishops in several other countries in Europe and Latin America have dedicated their lands to the Sacred Heart, sometimes with the participation of political leaders.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Specifically, Rollins issued an analysis that claimed lack of roads has left back country lands susceptible to fire.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
An ancient right in modern times A legal principle known as the public trust doctrine establishes people’s rights to use certain lands and waters.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
In the workplace, gratitude only lands when another person feels genuinely seen.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Everything from the round of 16 through the championship lands on Fox proper.
—Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 8 June 2026
In Topawa, guests visit the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center to learn how the desert’s original stewards have flourished for millennia despite the modern line dividing their ancestral lands.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
They’re being forced off their lands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Verb
When a project fails and the postmortem begins, the question of who was responsible for this person's judgment lands somewhere specific.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But the temporary arena is covering nearly the entirety of the White House's South Lawn, where Marine One usually lands to ferry the president to out-of-town trips and gobs of kids scramble in the grass during the Easter Egg Roll every spring.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The building lands at a time when the demand for thoughtful design is driving Manhattan’s downtown luxury market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Whether the Heat lands superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t merely affect the futures of players involved in the trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The report lands in a political environment in which voters are already signaling near-unanimous concern about the security of benefits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The date does not go to plan after a move to take things further in a remote out-of-town motel lands them in the crosshairs of a bloody and intricate murder plot.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The classic sneaker begins with a white leather upper that’s primarily accented with the signature True Blue shade, a hue which lands somewhere between marine blue and navy.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Not really sure where everybody else lands.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
Noun
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Policies of the current federal administration and in certain states have imperiled our global leadership and prospects for the next generations of aspiring scholars of science with the potential for significant damage to our nation’s public health and biomedical and industrial leadership.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Switzerland is not one of the EU’s 27 member states, but it is all but surrounded by four of them.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Social media companies have argued the ban could push children into unregulated parts of the internet and on to less safe sites and platforms.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Ports of call are the various cities or destinations where the ship docks during the cruise.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Pisa, Lucca, Livorno itself or the Tuscan countryside can all make more relaxed alternatives, depending on where your ship docks.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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The achievement arrives amid broader industry efforts to develop viable electric and hybrid propulsion for aviation.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Helado Tropical, the duo’s debut album, arrives July 17 via Psychic Hotline.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Head to Stoos, which perches on a plateau at the base of the Fronalpstock in central Switzerland.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 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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As the cut earns what may be its last turn on the list, Lisa matches a feat one of her own bandmates managed not long ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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This classic bottom provides UPF 50+ sun protection, comes in a variety of colors, and earns top reviews for comfort and rear coverage.—
Elaina Verhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Your Cholesterol Levels May Improve Oatmeal contains beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that grabs onto cholesterol and carries it out of your body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
10 Dec. 2025
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Journalists assume that Cinetic has the best taste, grabs the top films out of festivals, and executes with finesse.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
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Sixty years after the boycott, Africa has nine nations competing at this 48-team World Cup.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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When one analysis set out to determine the most successful sports nations per capita, Norway ranked either first or second in the world 16 times from 2008 to 2025, thanks in large part to its dominance in sports like cross-country, biathlon and handball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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