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Recent Examples of planet
Modern genetic tools are now revealing a far more complicated picture, one that could reshape understanding of biodiversity across the planet.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Scientists have captured the most complete, high-resolution map of the cold gas at the center of the Milky Way, which contains the raw material from which stars and planets are made.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Scientists have captured the most complete, high-resolution map of the cold gas at the center of the Milky Way, which contains the raw material from which stars and planets are made.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planet
Noun
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Her Gati is a globe-hopping homage to her travels.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dip a cloth in soapy water and wring it out, then rub the surface of each globe until clean.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the hard part is working alongside third-party manufacturers such as TSMC to ensure the chips get into production smoothly and actually work in the real world once they're fabricated.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Americans and others in the developed world also have exploited efficiencies in power use that have allowed major economies to grow without creating commensurate demands for electrical power.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nayara has a down to earth crowd that also has money.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Republican primary scorched the earth.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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