as in factories
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods
a furniture plant that employs hundreds of people
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as in founds
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 breeds
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 plants
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
According to a National Family Health Survey, approximately 18% of people in Mumbai reported being vegetarian, which has shaped a street food culture built around plants, legumes and dairy.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The gate had been propped open several times before to water plants.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Corning also has cable manufacturing plants in Hickory and Newton.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Now, other western states are pointing to the water surplus as proof that desalination works and even pushing for federal subsidies to build more plants along the California coast.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The same can be said for oversized plants and decorative items that disrupt the visual connection between the seating area and the rest of the room.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
The villas and restaurants draw power from solar energy and the landscaping uses native plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Gardening expert Kris Bordessa also plants as deeply as possible.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s what’s actually going on and which plants in your garden might be causing the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
According to a National Family Health Survey, approximately 18% of people in Mumbai reported being vegetarian, which has shaped a street food culture built around plants, legumes and dairy.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The gate had been propped open several times before to water plants.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Corning also has cable manufacturing plants in Hickory and Newton.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Now, other western states are pointing to the water surplus as proof that desalination works and even pushing for federal subsidies to build more plants along the California coast.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The same can be said for oversized plants and decorative items that disrupt the visual connection between the seating area and the rest of the room.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
The villas and restaurants draw power from solar energy and the landscaping uses native plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Gardening expert Kris Bordessa also plants as deeply as possible.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s what’s actually going on and which plants in your garden might be causing the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plants
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Depicting newsrooms, farms, factories and street life, the Depression‑era scenes transform the tower into a time capsule of California during the Great Depression.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For many years, Spielberg had planned a film adaptation of Thomas Kenneally’s 1982 historical novel, Schindler’s Ark, about a German businessman who saved hundreds of Jews from the Holocaust by keeping them working in his factories.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Using this method, the government breeds sterile, non-infected male flies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Denim mills are showing their support for Lenzing’s Tencel Lyocell – HV100 in a meaningful way for F/W 27-28.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The new prototype is the final aircraft to join Vertical’s flight test fleet before the Company completes Critical Design Review (CDR), a major programme milestone that establishes the design baseline for certification.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The rule establishes a process to determine how contracts will be prohibited.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Plants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plants. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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