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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The imagery of the desert plants is projected on a loop on giant screens placed outside among plants in the garden.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recovery was lower for small-seeded plants, at about 63%.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Weeds, also known as plants out of place, are part of gardening.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind some plants germinate in lower temperatures but may take up to three times as long to sprout.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 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
Like beets, carrots are low-growing plants that won’t shade garlic from the sun.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The imagery of the desert plants is projected on a loop on giant screens placed outside among plants in the garden.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recovery was lower for small-seeded plants, at about 63%.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Weeds, also known as plants out of place, are part of gardening.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind some plants germinate in lower temperatures but may take up to three times as long to sprout.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 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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Cook has weathered a lot of challenges after more than a decade as chief executive, including complaints about poor labor conditions at Chinese factories where workers make Apple products.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Among the modular factories with state backing are EcoMod in Hudson, Fading West in Buena Vista, and Vederra in Aurora.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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The new Postseason Ranking Formula seeds all 32 playoff teams based off their entire regular season, a stark difference from the former model that seeded teams by their success in region play.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Most seeds sprout in soil temperatures 70°F to 75°F.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 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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In March, a similar operation led to 27 people being arrested and over 20 dogs taken from the facility, which breeds the dogs to sell for scientific research.—
Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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At best, that friction breeds not only generational ambiguity, but a sort of bidirectional bliss.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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In New York, staged auto accidents, medical mills, and a lax threshold for awarding payouts are siphoning money from drivers, municipalities, and the MTA alike.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Since Lenzing Group launched TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 last year, the new fiber type has quickly been adopted by denim mills and brands.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 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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The gallery would dedicate its third exhibition to Smith, presenting two monumental works by the artist made in the mid-1960s and early ’70s.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those are real-life examples of recent scams plaguing the publishing industry that target authors’ wallets and original works.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Plants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plants. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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