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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
Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
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Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These lands have been open for leasing for many decades and this decision validates decisions made in the past.
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Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Entertainment Weekly went to the park that features lands and rides themed to Shrek, Jurassic World, Minions, SpongeBob, and more.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Limits liability for owners of former phosphate-mining lands (HB 167).
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Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
European colonizers in lands that became the United States did link church and state.
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Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
With Prime Day deals approaching, the Fanttik Textra 11 Apex lands as a timely option for shoppers looking to upgrade their cleaning toolkit with something more mobile than a traditional spot cleaner.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Washington, Lincoln, Gandhi, and Mandela are revered globally and celebrated in their own lands.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Set a water bowl wherever the shade lands so drinking and cooling happen in one place.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The disclosure also lands as senators push to pass the Clarity Act, a bill that would regulate crypto market structure.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The Mistake Most Agencies Are Making Right Now When agency owners talk about AI, the conversation usually lands on tools.
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Ming Zhu,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
On the merits of his vitality, Paul lands a plum commission from a design magazine.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Once the email safely lands in your inbox, the criminal flips a switch on the back end, redirecting that same QR code to a malicious site.
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Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
29 June 2026
This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Even the comedy lands better, allowed more room to breathe beneath all the yelling.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Noun
CharlotteFive lands in inboxes every weekday with the food, drink and lifestyle news worth knowing.
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Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
—
Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These lands have been open for leasing for many decades and this decision validates decisions made in the past.
—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Entertainment Weekly went to the park that features lands and rides themed to Shrek, Jurassic World, Minions, SpongeBob, and more.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Limits liability for owners of former phosphate-mining lands (HB 167).
—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
European colonizers in lands that became the United States did link church and state.
—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
With Prime Day deals approaching, the Fanttik Textra 11 Apex lands as a timely option for shoppers looking to upgrade their cleaning toolkit with something more mobile than a traditional spot cleaner.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Washington, Lincoln, Gandhi, and Mandela are revered globally and celebrated in their own lands.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Verb
Don’t miss the clam ceviche—served in shells—plus the potato bread, which lands somewhere between a latke, a scallion pancake, and a roll, and reminded us of pão de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Set a water bowl wherever the shade lands so drinking and cooling happen in one place.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The disclosure also lands as senators push to pass the Clarity Act, a bill that would regulate crypto market structure.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The Mistake Most Agencies Are Making Right Now When agency owners talk about AI, the conversation usually lands on tools.
—
Ming Zhu,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
On the merits of his vitality, Paul lands a plum commission from a design magazine.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Once the email safely lands in your inbox, the criminal flips a switch on the back end, redirecting that same QR code to a malicious site.
—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
29 June 2026
This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Even the comedy lands better, allowed more room to breathe beneath all the yelling.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
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Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level with 15,000 members representing 50 states and 41 countries.
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
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Ports of call are the various cities or destinations where the ship docks during the cruise.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
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His wife disembarks, as do more than two dozen other passengers.
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
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Head to Stoos, which perches on a plateau at the base of the Fronalpstock in central Switzerland.
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Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.
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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
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Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
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Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
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When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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