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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
China also holds major advantages in rare-earth processing and EV component manufacturing.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The shield wire is connected to the ground, so a lightning strike’s electricity can flow safely down the tower and into the earth.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Farmers in despair Without insurance, Kongphan, an immigrant from Thailand, has been trying to obtain government aid and figure out how to level earth moved by the floodwaters.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
At first, the object that surfaced was inconspicuous, packed in a wet clod of earth.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The shield wire is connected to the ground, so a lightning strike’s electricity can flow safely down the tower and into the earth.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Farmers in despair Without insurance, Kongphan, an immigrant from Thailand, has been trying to obtain government aid and figure out how to level earth moved by the floodwaters.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
At first, the object that surfaced was inconspicuous, packed in a wet clod of earth.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
Noun
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Not exactly blistering starts for one of the best golfers on the planet.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Install a soaker hose or drip irrigation and mulch around the plants to preserve soil moisture.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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On-site composting, for instance, turns all organic wet waste into reusable soil for the more than 3,300 plants in the hotel and garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Those who do venture out do so both for the unique collection and notable architecture, as well as to explore the museum's gardens and grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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San Diego International Airport was experiencing a ground delay because of high traffic volume, with flights delayed by about 29 minutes on average, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System Status website.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
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Adani built his fortune in the coal business in the 1990s and, over time, the Adani Group embraced a diverse portfolio, investing in industries such as renewable energy, defense and agriculture.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Hovering over all of this is the existential matter of whether Jeffries and a Democratic House majority can begin to shore up their party’s longer-term fortunes.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Mini Kanye West performed on a miniature globe stage alongside Mini Justin Bieber (the real West reposted the performance).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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SailGP Launches Hong Kong Grand Prix The Rolex SailGP Championship is heading to Hong Kong for the first time as the league unveiled a globe-spanning 13-event calendar for the 2027 season.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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Amid the chaos, Rai found a father burying his infant child, no more than a year or two old, in the shallow dirt.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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His style blends old school vibes with a modern feel that is best summed up as red dirt and Americana.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Kris Jenner is a grandmother of 13, and over the years, her children have thrown fun, elaborate baby showers for their expectant bundles of joy.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Fortunately, Westman Atelier is celebrating this Memorial Day with 30% off complexion products, including the Vital Foundation Stick, Vital Skin Complexion Drops, and Vital Skincare Concealer (powders and bundles are excluded).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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