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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
With that in mind, The Sacramento Bee has created a reporting position dedicated to covering the decisions behind what gets planted and harvested, and how those decisions impact jobs, grocery and restaurant prices, and people’s overall cost of living.
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Kiara Adams
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Leaders at smart ring maker Oura swiftly planted the pivot foot.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 28 May 2026
The pizza king’s crown remains firmly planted on his head.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The vineyard now has 55 acres planted that way.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Like radishes, turnips thrive in cooler temperatures and can be planted for a spring or fall harvest.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Trump planted the seeds for UFC 250, leaning over to White at the 2024 Madison Square Garden fight 11 days after his re-election and suggesting a White House card.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
And once people see what this city looks like with the NFL planted here full-time — even temporarily — perceptions change forever.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Thirty thousand trees have been planted to re-create a temperate rainforest on the Isle of Man.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Kiara Adams
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Leaders at smart ring maker Oura swiftly planted the pivot foot.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 28 May 2026
The pizza king’s crown remains firmly planted on his head.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The vineyard now has 55 acres planted that way.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Like radishes, turnips thrive in cooler temperatures and can be planted for a spring or fall harvest.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Trump planted the seeds for UFC 250, leaning over to White at the 2024 Madison Square Garden fight 11 days after his re-election and suggesting a White House card.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
And once people see what this city looks like with the NFL planted here full-time — even temporarily — perceptions change forever.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Thirty thousand trees have been planted to re-create a temperate rainforest on the Isle of Man.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
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Options range from the EU's billion-euro heat decarbonization fund to private debt and equity partners offering favorable rates, to money seeded by participating companies, including AstraZeneca, that suppliers can draw from and repay through energy savings.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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All those memories seeded my imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The backstory The property opened in March 2015 as the first hotel of the 1 Hotels brand founded by Barry Sternlight, and resides in the former Gansevoort Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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To Europeans bred on the idea that clothing an entire body was a marker of civilization, these Alqonquians’ appearance was significant.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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The bay, who is known for his massive stride and gravity-defying scope, is owned and bred by Julius-Peter Sinnack, and ate up the Aachen turf smoothly.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The backstory The history of Babylonstoren goes back to the tail end of the 17th century when it was established as a wheat and wine farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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When the woman is ready to try and have children, even years later, the eggs can be thawed, fertilized and implanted in her uterus.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The Feather Alert, a state public alert system working much like the AMBER Alert for missing children, is initiated when a Native American goes missing.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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In this particular case, the deputy initiated Thomas’ traffic stop based upon his visual observation, the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.—
Sofia Saric
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The result is luxury deeply rooted in place.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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For Marines aboard the ship, the mission is rooted in service and sacrifice.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 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,
30 May 2026
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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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