planets

noun

Definition of planetsnext
plural of planet
as in worlds
the celestial body on which we live our collective responsibility to conserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations

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“Planets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planets. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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