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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes
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Recent Examples of plant
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Consider adding salt-tolerant plants close to roads, driveways, and sidewalks.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition to Malbec, Argentine winemakers grow other grapes that do well when planted at high altitudes including Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Native plants have evolved to thrive in your climate, meaning less maintenance on your part.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Consider adding salt-tolerant plants close to roads, driveways, and sidewalks.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition, several caveats regarding legality, tree size, location, and species can affect where and whether the tree can be planted.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition to Malbec, Argentine winemakers grow other grapes that do well when planted at high altitudes including Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
Noun
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Others talk about special oil added at the factory and this should run through the engine for typical maintenance cycles.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Direct investment includes money sunk into such things as factories and offices but not financial investments like stocks and bonds.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To geoengineering proponents, persuading the 29 member nations of the Antarctic Treaty with decision-making power to try to build a sea curtain looks easier than persuading the 193 members of the United Nations to, say, try seeding the atmosphere with sun-blocking chemicals.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leesburg’s boys are also seeded third — having been hit hard by injuries — and will play at Ocala Vanguard on Thursday.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The following components work together to establish this style’s iconic look.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The proposal also establishes more predictable timelines for preparing environmental impact statements, reducing delays and providing greater certainty for both developers and financing partners.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Still, Aradski warned that extended calm can breed complacency.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The family has bred and raised several draft horses through the years, growing the herd to as many as 22 at one point on their 40-acre Mountain View Belgians northwest of Longmont.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lumberyards, flour mills, livestock auctions, and other industries popped up, while irrigation canals were built quickly to support the region’s expanding agricultural community.—
Northwest River Partners,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Peter Shen is global head of commercial operations and senior adviser for digitalization and AI at Siemens Healthineers, a leading medtech company pioneering breakthroughs in health care.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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In this effort, Starlink, the upstart connectivity platform pioneered by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has loomed large, and for good reason.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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If your goal is a fuller plant, Kemery advises that cuttings can be replanted back into the original pot, or the vines can be rooted right in place using the bead-like tubers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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And, putting American rooting interest aside, who wouldn’t want to see it?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cozy little beer shop opened in June and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite due to its family-friendly/dog-friendly vibes and walkability.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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