as in continents
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 mainlands
The two mainlands themselves are only 55 miles apart where Alaska's Seward Peninsula and Russia's Chukotka Peninsula sit on opposite sides of the Bering Sea.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainlands
continents
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The spending spans continents—from European destinations to exclusive sporting events—and often aligns with the travel and activities of senior soccer officials.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The names bison and buffalo are used interchangeably in North America, though bison are only distant relatives of buffaloes, which are found on other continents.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Mainlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainlands. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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