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as in founded
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 bred
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 planted
The vineyard everyone thought was crazy Perhaps the purest expression of Terras Gauda's faith in Caíño Blanco is La Mar, a single-vineyard wine sourced from a dramatic hillside site planted almost entirely to the variety.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Winemaker Kristina Shideler utilized some of the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1982, to craft this bottling.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
That is the median—the balance belonging to the worker planted exactly in the middle of the distribution, with half of Americans above and half below.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The lean was likely caused by trees that had been planted near the sound wall when it and the neighboring subdivision were constructed in the 1980s.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Only six trees are currently growing on the island, but there are 100 saplings in a greenhouse that will be planted.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Even if your hook does find a soft spot, tarpon battle so violently and have so much energy that the odds of that hook staying planted for the entire fight are slim.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Plant Correctly Zinnias need to be planted in full sun with proper spacing for good airflow to prevent disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Thyme will rot away when planted in a wet spot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Winemaker Kristina Shideler utilized some of the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1982, to craft this bottling.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
That is the median—the balance belonging to the worker planted exactly in the middle of the distribution, with half of Americans above and half below.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The lean was likely caused by trees that had been planted near the sound wall when it and the neighboring subdivision were constructed in the 1980s.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Only six trees are currently growing on the island, but there are 100 saplings in a greenhouse that will be planted.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Even if your hook does find a soft spot, tarpon battle so violently and have so much energy that the odds of that hook staying planted for the entire fight are slim.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Plant Correctly Zinnias need to be planted in full sun with proper spacing for good airflow to prevent disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Thyme will rot away when planted in a wet spot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
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Hammer entered his third straight NCAA outdoor championships seeded 17th.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Both players’ exploits put them in line to be seeded at Wimbledon, which starts June 29.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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More than 20 dogs and puppies have been rescued after officers shut down a Statesville dog fighting kennel where men bred, trained, sold and tied up pit bull type dogs and posted about it on Facebook.—
Julia Coin
June 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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The second is silent, perhaps buried in papers, perhaps with their head firmly implanted in the sand.—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The couple is concerned that other patients may have been implanted with their embryos, have become pregnant or are the parents of one or more of their biological children.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The investment firm initiated research coverage of NANO Nuclear with a buy rating on Wednesday, giving the stock a $45 price target, implying 60% upside from Thursday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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The staredown initiated a little argy-bargy between the pair as both teams exited the field.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The concept is rooted in the autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic nervous system—responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response—and the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps promote rest, recovery and restoration.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Hamilton, a 19-year old from Simsbury, said his opposition is rooted in the fact that there is heavy emphasis on the environment and sustainability at the university.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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