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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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
And while plants have to remain mostly stationary, chloroplasts do not.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
At each stop, a contingent of no more than 10 workers and organizers broke from the group, walked inside and pitched whoever was in charge on Planting Justice, explaining what the working conditions are like at the nurseries that supply the retailers’ plants.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Meteorologists warned folks should take steps now to protect their plants from the cold.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
This process is a natural phenomenon where plants release chemical compounds to inhibit or stimulate the growth of neighboring plants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Repot plants with visible roots, slowed growth, yellowing leaves, poor drainage, and salt buildup on the soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Insert plants through the holes (from the inside out), add more potting mix to reach the next level of openings and add more plants.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Consider making a tepee or similar structure to conserve space and send the vining bean plants up a rope grid.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Harden plants off approximately seven to ten days before planting them in your beds.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Space plants according to their mature width, approximately 12-18 inches apart.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
And while plants have to remain mostly stationary, chloroplasts do not.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
At each stop, a contingent of no more than 10 workers and organizers broke from the group, walked inside and pitched whoever was in charge on Planting Justice, explaining what the working conditions are like at the nurseries that supply the retailers’ plants.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Meteorologists warned folks should take steps now to protect their plants from the cold.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
This process is a natural phenomenon where plants release chemical compounds to inhibit or stimulate the growth of neighboring plants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Verb
Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Repot plants with visible roots, slowed growth, yellowing leaves, poor drainage, and salt buildup on the soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Insert plants through the holes (from the inside out), add more potting mix to reach the next level of openings and add more plants.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Consider making a tepee or similar structure to conserve space and send the vining bean plants up a rope grid.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Harden plants off approximately seven to ten days before planting them in your beds.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plants
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Rather than concentrating only on the finished garment, Bluesign evaluates the factories behind it, including their chemical management, environmental practices and worker safety systems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Some miners moved into nearby factories run by the likes of Hoover, Burberry, Ford and Panasonic.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 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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Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date in biodegradable pots to avoid disturbing roots when transplating outside.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 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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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.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Edinburg This storybook town along Route 11 is home to the Edinburg Mill, one of the last original grain mills in the Shenandoah Valley.—
Hayley Hutson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The two biggest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, as well as smaller mills, halted production.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 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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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outside of those major works, most of his on-screen acting happened on television.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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To learn more about which flea and tick treatment works best, consult with your vet.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Plants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plants. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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