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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root
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as in fortune
a very large amount of money
it'll cost the earth to repair that porcelain vase, so make sure that it's worth it
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Recent Examples of earth
One of the best humans to walk this earth.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Clogs were supposed to be earth-toned.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Under the altar is a stone made from a blend of earth, stone and sand from the island, cast with water brought from a Cuban refugee raft.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Winocour’s intent seems to be to take the fashion world, in its slightly unreal glamour and money and power, and bring it gently down to earth and humanize it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Clogs were supposed to be earth-toned.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Under the altar is a stone made from a blend of earth, stone and sand from the island, cast with water brought from a Cuban refugee raft.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Winocour’s intent seems to be to take the fashion world, in its slightly unreal glamour and money and power, and bring it gently down to earth and humanize it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Saturn rotates on an axis tilted by 27 degrees, much as Earth does, so every 14-and-a-half years — half of its 29-year orbit — the planet’s tilt aligns the rings with the line of sight from Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a look at the trees it was named for — the largest on the planet — and how the national park system has grown.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Regenerative agriculture and bioenergy are at the center of this shift—restoring soils, reducing emissions and creating new value streams for farmers and communities.—
Lucy Hurst,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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And these survived only because clay and salt in the surrounding soil protected them from further decay.—
Dirk Schulze-Makuch,
Big Think,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other experts remain wary of the recognition, suggesting that while the acknowledgment of a Palestinian state is a long-overdue decision, it must be accompanied with more concrete action against the Israeli occupation, which launched a ground invasion last week.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beard would often mark the end of a season by going to a pub near the club’s ground with his backroom staff.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, a little light was shone on how the fortunes of teams may go this year, including who is well-set and who is still missing pieces to succeed.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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In China, people are using DeepSeek to try to decode their fortunes.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Allium These ornamental onions (Allium) add color and whimsy to the spring garden with their tall, globe-like blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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In short order over the last couple of years, the agile globe-trotting networker has put together a consortium of investors to form his own media company, EE72, the name taken from his own initials and birth year.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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By launch, their costs have pushed prices into no-man's land—too expensive for bargain hunters, not special enough for luxury buyers.—
Erhan Kaya,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bands partnered with the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon to put on the show, in support of their fight to achieve climate justice and secure immediate recognition and protection for Indigenous lands.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
15 Sep. 2025
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The coir mat is durable and will catch dirt or mud before entering your home.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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On first and 10 at the Raiders 46, Vargas went for the bundle and found Selvais wide open for a score and a 31-0 lead.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Children determined high risk are prioritized for immediate treatment, which can include a sepsis bundle — IV antimicrobials, fluids and oxygen.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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