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as in states
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 docks
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay
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as in arrives
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarks
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perches
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 earns
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 grabs
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 lands
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Wherever the 34-year-old lands, everybody wants to see him on a contender again.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Other issues that have come up in discussions with residents have been the Route 120 bypass, as well as the elimination of lands already designated as forest preserve or as protected land.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
If passed, however, this legislation would set a concerning precedent for the management of state lands throughout Colorado.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Right now, Florida law creates a rigorous process for selling off lands that were purchased for conservation.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
This year, the unofficial holiday lands on Friday the 13th.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Uber's report lands during a time of transition for the ride-hail industry as autonomous vehicles become more commonplace, especially in urban markets.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
What happens if yours lands on the leap day?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The film marks the feature debut of comedian Nate Bargatze, who stars as Nate Wilcox, a lifelong breadwinner thrust into stay-at-home dad duty when his wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a major business deal on Shark Tank.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Feb. 2026
Let go of how your inspo lands for now, and be satisfied to plant a seed.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Let go of how your inspo lands for now, be satisfied to plant a seed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
The Moment lands between a celebrity thriller, reality television, and a pop concert documentary that’s headed off the rails.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in post-WWII Rome, Bicycle Thieves centers on a humble family man named Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) who lands a new job that requires a bicycle.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Wherever the 34-year-old lands, everybody wants to see him on a contender again.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Other issues that have come up in discussions with residents have been the Route 120 bypass, as well as the elimination of lands already designated as forest preserve or as protected land.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
If passed, however, this legislation would set a concerning precedent for the management of state lands throughout Colorado.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Right now, Florida law creates a rigorous process for selling off lands that were purchased for conservation.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
This year, the unofficial holiday lands on Friday the 13th.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Uber's report lands during a time of transition for the ride-hail industry as autonomous vehicles become more commonplace, especially in urban markets.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Still, the resolution lands at a complicated intersection for the city.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
What happens if yours lands on the leap day?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The film marks the feature debut of comedian Nate Bargatze, who stars as Nate Wilcox, a lifelong breadwinner thrust into stay-at-home dad duty when his wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a major business deal on Shark Tank.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Feb. 2026
Let go of how your inspo lands for now, and be satisfied to plant a seed.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Let go of how your inspo lands for now, be satisfied to plant a seed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
The Moment lands between a celebrity thriller, reality television, and a pop concert documentary that’s headed off the rails.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in post-WWII Rome, Bicycle Thieves centers on a humble family man named Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) who lands a new job that requires a bicycle.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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The PhD student, originally from Turkey and on a valid F-1 student visa, was shuttled through multiple states following her arrest and suffered a series of asthma attacks without adequate medical care, according to her attorneys.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The legislation would provide greater flexibility for governments in allocating funding under the program, which was created in 1990 as part of a broader shift in housing policy toward greater responsibility for states and cities.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tracking a weekend cold front Our next major rain-maker arrives as a potentially stronger cold front Friday into Saturday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the climax, the yacht docks in Norway, and everyone disembarks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The man grabs her and also takes her cell phone.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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