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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
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The plant and equipment bubble should have been spotted because of all the money that was borrowed.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Brent Heath, co-owner of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, suggests planting thickly in wide drifts, even rivers.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The resort is committed to increasing the number of native plants that surround it by five percent each year.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The plant and equipment bubble should have been spotted because of all the money that was borrowed.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s how the seed was planted for Panic!
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Brent Heath, co-owner of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, suggests planting thickly in wide drifts, even rivers.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
Noun
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The car that would become the Riviera started life as an F variant from 2006 that was returned to the marque’s Italian factory 11 years later so that it could be converted into one of its one-off 760-series builds.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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One standout style, with its elongated pointed nipped toe, is crafted in carbon fiber and galvanized in a car factory.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the junta’s leaders were to try to prevent China from conducting military activities at Kyaukpyu, China could further seed insurgencies near the portto protect its investments.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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These plants produce dense clumps through self-seeding and spreading roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The grand prize winner’s selection as the closing film marked another break from tradition, with the competition photocall ceremonies at Busan Cinema Center attracting substantial audiences and establishing the new format as a tentpole event.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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In any event, this is an opportunity to establish more structure in your life and consider what truly supports you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Continuity, and a drive to achieve what had slipped away in last year’s finals loss to the New York Liberty, bred a historic season — a Lynx franchise-record 34 wins and a team that led the league in offensive and defensive ratings.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hotter ocean temperatures breed bigger, more intense storms, which in turn can cause more severe flooding, infrastructure damage and loss of life.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Production at the company’s mill grew 124 percent, but carbon emissions and electricity consumption decreased 18 percent, respectively.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Property tax rates can't go down in districts where schools have hit the 20-mill floor, which leads to higher taxes.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her pioneering studies in the lush rainforest of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream Game Reserve, now a national park, Goodall noted that the most successful chimp leaders were gentle, caring and familial.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the rapid advancement and adoption of AI chips, pioneered by Nvidia, has left it flat-footed.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every Democrat voted against rooting that out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, fall planting is not recommended for certain types of tender perennials that are easily damaged by cold and require a long period of frost-free weather to root.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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The property is within walking distance of Lido Marina Village, as well as surrounding beaches, restaurants and shops and farmers’ market.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Acting as the shop’s centerpiece, the Vespa Café introduces a new brand extension, marking Vespa’s foray into urban hospitality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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