as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days
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Recent Examples of mainland
With the spotlight on what’s arguably the mainland’s best surf break, now is the time to invest in the area’s safety, Long said.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
China has always declared that Taiwan is a part of mainland China.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
China has always declared that Taiwan is a part of mainland China.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainland
continent
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Before entering the political realm, Collins was a Green Beret who deployed four times to two different continents.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The nominees in the category hailed from six countries and three continents, and reflected a diverse range of international film traditions.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainland. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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