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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
Some residents believe more trees were planted, and La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee trustee Brian Williams said last month that the trees appeared to be closer to one every 10 feet.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Thousands of trees will be planted, increasing the tree canopy for health and beautification.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Evidently, though, at this moment in time, Mason finds his feet planted among the ranks of country music's biggest rising stars.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The compact form of 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina is well suited to patio containers and looks fabulous when massed in borders or planted as a low maintenance, natural hedge.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
In 1968, Ono and Lennon planted two acorns as a living sculpture for the Exhibition of British Sculpture at Coventry Cathedral in England.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Between 2019 and 2022, the project planted 8,425 evergreen trees and shrubs in Louisville's south end.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
New live oak trees were planted at Toomer’s Corner in 2015, where the tradition lives on.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Thousands of trees will be planted, increasing the tree canopy for health and beautification.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Evidently, though, at this moment in time, Mason finds his feet planted among the ranks of country music's biggest rising stars.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The compact form of 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina is well suited to patio containers and looks fabulous when massed in borders or planted as a low maintenance, natural hedge.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
In 1968, Ono and Lennon planted two acorns as a living sculpture for the Exhibition of British Sculpture at Coventry Cathedral in England.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Between 2019 and 2022, the project planted 8,425 evergreen trees and shrubs in Louisville's south end.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
New live oak trees were planted at Toomer’s Corner in 2015, where the tradition lives on.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
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Using a technology Hodak calls the biohybrid model, the chip would be seeded with stem cells which would grow into the brain tissue, forging useful connections with neurons that govern thought, speech, creativity, and more.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mater Dei is seeded third in Division 1.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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About 1,000 people attended an event Monday night by Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded, at the university’s Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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He’s collaborated with the company since it was founded in 2022.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Look for species tulips that will naturalize and possibly spread over time, or Darwin hybrid tulips that are bred specifically to return year after year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Many dogs are also bred for exaggerated features—such as flat faces or long spines—that cause lifelong pain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several federal and state agencies offer wildland fire training, with standards established by the multi-agency National Wildfire Coordinating Group.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media and was established in honor of Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio (Lansing is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures).—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The condition can be treated and effectively managed using a thin tube or shunt that is implanted surgically and helps drain away the fluid with an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, Blackrock Neurotech has implanted over 50 people with brain chips, and boasts of amassing thousands of patient--days without adverse events.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bercaw said the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) initiated a pursuit and attempted a traffic stop and the Camry fled.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Mizuho initiated coverage of the name at an outperform rating.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Karthik’s cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once the cuttings have rooted, pot the plants and place them in a cool, sunny spot, watering only when the soil is dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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