as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth
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Recent Examples of earths
Following talks in the Indian capital, the two countries’ prime ministers inked a deal deepening rare-earths cooperation, and pledged to double bilateral trade by the end of the decade.
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semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many companies that depend on these magnets have been looking for alternatives, either a rare-earths-free magnet or a motor without magnets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
China is responsible for roughly 70% of the world's rare-earths mining.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Greer and Bessent said the current 90-day pause on tariffs with China — renewed at least three times so far — could be re-upped again for a longer interval if China lifts the rare-earths restrictions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains.
—Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many companies that depend on these magnets have been looking for alternatives, either a rare-earths-free magnet or a motor without magnets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
China is responsible for roughly 70% of the world's rare-earths mining.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Greer and Bessent said the current 90-day pause on tariffs with China — renewed at least three times so far — could be re-upped again for a longer interval if China lifts the rare-earths restrictions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains.
—Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earths
Noun
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What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the beginnings of science, astronomers studied the motion of the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a garden designed by Denler Hobart Gardens, beautiful boxwood cones and globes are paired to enhance a stone patio's charm.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dancers execute choreography with four to as many as 50 hoops, creating intricate designs such as animals and globes.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene The electric whoosh of automatic doors at the entrance, activated by room keys, act like a Shinto torii gate, marking the transition between two starkly different worlds—inside and outside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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