planted

past tense of plant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of planted Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 These evergreen trees are often planted as privacy hedges, but some varieties can get quickly out of hand, especially if they aren’t maintained. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 But perched on the Old Cumberland Trail between Louisville and Nashville, the site also planted seeds of what was to come. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026 European barley was planted and grew well in New York beginning in the early 17th century. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Located in a pasture that extends from outside her winter house all the way down to her long boxwood allée, the maze is now near completion, with her gardeners and outdoor grounds crew having just planted the last section. Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 For 4,000 years, dating back to the Bronze-Age Minoans who planted these olive fields, Crete has been the agricultural epicenter of Greece—one that powers its reputation as a superfood destination. Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
Verb
  • Norway, for instance, has been a global leader in the transition away from fossil fuels and toward green energy despite the fact that its fund is seeded by oil revenues.
    Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • As one option, sources told Semafor that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has favored creating a sovereign wealth fund seeded by leading AI firms.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Love co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson and friend Al Jardine.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • There are both yellow and red tomato varieties bred for heat tolerance, with smaller cherry and plum varieties generally handling high temperatures better than larger varieties.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • In October, authorities established a cemetery in the city of Deir al Balah to bury unidentified bodies recovered from around the enclave.
    Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • With more high school and college programs for women's flag football being established in the United States, prospects for young girls like Jones-Robinson appear to be expanding.
    Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Just like a cardiac pacemaker responds to the heart’s rhythm, the team’s implanted personalised adaptive DBS (aDBS) responds to the rhythm of walking.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • People who are pregnant, prone to blood clots or have implanted medical devices should skip vibration plates entirely.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Waystar Holding — Shares rose 9% after the healthcare payment software provider was initiated at overweight by KeyBanc.
    Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Sacramento County has demanded the return of any remaining Bradshaw dogs believed to be at the rescue and has initiated legal action to recover them, according to the shelter.
    Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • 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, 6 July 2026
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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