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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass
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Recent Examples of land
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zone 1 and Landing Zone 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Malinin landed a historic backflip to help Team USA win gold in the team event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Taken together, Toews’ bills would open up new land for homes and allow for more homes on existing property.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zone 1 and Landing Zone 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Valentine’s Day is, of course, one of the most popular times of year for a romantic dinner — and notoriously one of the most difficult nights to land a reservation — but the right restaurant can make any night feel special.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Malinin landed a historic backflip to help Team USA win gold in the team event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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The program also pledges to fulfill conditions for adopting the euro currency by 2030, and to invest in Hungary's faltering state health care and public transportation sectors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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South Korean state media reported that snowboarder Choi Ga-on received 300 million won from her sports association after winning gold, while private companies also presented additional gifts, including a luxury watch from Swiss brand Omega.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s strike against Ukraine comes a day after Russia launched a massive attack, deploying 470 drones in various cities and regions across the Eastern European country.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Brennan Center looks at what the change will be by region in 2030 compared with 2020.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tiny natural organisms will quickly turn organic waste into the most nutritious soil additive available.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here’s where the premier sailboats are docked side-by-side at the marina.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The biggest crude oil tankers, VLCCs—yes, they’re called Very Large Crude Carriers—either couldn’t dock or fill up all the way at Texas ports because of the shallower water depths.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Growing up, her family would travel from London to their second home in Italy, disembarking in Dover and boarding the ferry for the Channel crossing.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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That was where miners disembarked for the northern mines in the Sierra Nevada mountains.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maude Apatow perched at a table with a group of friends, Jordan Firstman rolled in through the back entrance, and Ella Emhoff was early on the scene.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The subterranean lounge is built on the garden level of a brick townhouse perched atop the hills of Mount Adams, Cincinnati's most beautiful neighborhood.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Democrat Joe Biden won Georgia by about 11,800 votes in an election overseen by a Republican secretary of state and certified by a Republican governor.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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