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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 top of the Garden Pavilion is covered in solar panels, which are feet away from a food garden that is an ode to the White House kitchen garden Michelle Obama planted in 2009.
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Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
It was planted in front of a wall running east to west, so the southern sun was blocked.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Adelman was the head coach and Youngman the team athletic trainer planted right next to the boss on the bench.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The travelers who come back from Europe with the strongest stories tend to be the ones who picked a smaller city, planted themselves there for a few days and let the place set the pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Adolf Hitler wasn’t completely fooled, and about four million mines were planted on the beaches, but the ruse worked well enough that, even as the landings got underway, some German commanders doubted Normandy was the main attack.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
But 80 additional trees will be planted in the area, including 65 palms.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 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
Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
It was planted in front of a wall running east to west, so the southern sun was blocked.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Adelman was the head coach and Youngman the team athletic trainer planted right next to the boss on the bench.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The travelers who come back from Europe with the strongest stories tend to be the ones who picked a smaller city, planted themselves there for a few days and let the place set the pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Adolf Hitler wasn’t completely fooled, and about four million mines were planted on the beaches, but the ruse worked well enough that, even as the landings got underway, some German commanders doubted Normandy was the main attack.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
But 80 additional trees will be planted in the area, including 65 palms.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
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How high school playoffs are seeded has long been debated.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Most are seeded and many have been bred for disease resistance against fusarium, anthracnose, and other common ailments.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Jean, an activist who also founded the Black Trans Liberation organization, joined a growing group of trans and gender-nonconforming actors who have been nominated for Tonys.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Since winning the initial start of his career by 5 ¾ lengths at Oaklawn Park, big things were expected from this Kentucky-bred.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Around 3 million Americans are currently walking around with one implanted inside them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 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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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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Montana has long inspired storytelling rooted in its history—from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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