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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
She’s spent her entire life in a subterranean shelter, which descends more than a mile into the earth like an upside-down skyscraper.
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Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
In March, Ngannou was brought crashing down to earth by Anthony Joshua.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But every person on earth deserves to benefit from these new capabilities, not just the United States.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
No matter the politics of the day, Jefferson tethered his gaze to earth, soil and sky.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
In March, Ngannou was brought crashing down to earth by Anthony Joshua.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But every person on earth deserves to benefit from these new capabilities, not just the United States.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
No matter the politics of the day, Jefferson tethered his gaze to earth, soil and sky.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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While Venezuela still boasts of having the largest oil reserves on the planet, and the migration exodus means that there are significantly fewer mouths to feed, some five million Venezuelans are still going hungry in the country today.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Mavericks just traded an in-his-prime All-NBA player who can carry a team in a way that maybe two other players on the planet currently can (Jokic, Ant Man.).—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Feb. 2025
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The collapse was caused by heavy downpours and unstable soil.—
Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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In the deadliest air disaster ever on South Korean soil, a plane belonging to budget airline Jeju Air crashed at the country's Muan airport on Dec. 29, killing all but two of the 181 passengers and crew members on board.—
Lisa Barrington,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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The cafe’s goal is to break ground this spring and finish construction no later than December.—
Kendall Larson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Israel responded with a military campaign—a sustained aerial bombardment and then a ground invasion.—
Claudine Ebeid,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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And Sasaki, who could have changed the Padres’ fortunes amid a quiet yet turbulent offseason in San Diego, went from playing catch at Petco Park to signing a minor-league deal with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Melania—after biding her time for decades, then striking at exactly the right moment—may wind up with a larger personal fortune than all of them.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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The map has more than a million tiles on it and the videos certainly suggest a dynamic, ever-changing globe that is thronging with detail.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships.—
Kayla Dwyer,
The Indianapolis Star,
16 Dec. 2024
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Before Central Florida was known for its theme parks, the area served as mostly cattle ranching land and provided fertile ground for citrus groves.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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Unlike land, much of the Gulf is federal property managed by the U.S. government.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The commission’s vote was that no dirt can be moved at the site until INDOT, IDEM and the city approve the developer’s plans.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Besides the mounds of dirt and heavy machinery, the only sign of the A’s presence in their temporary home exists in two small sections of merchandise in the official team store.—
Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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This bundle of Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is the ultimate investment in your professional and personal efficiency.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
1 Feb. 2025
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Along with the eye mask, the bundle includes the brand’s viral Halo Glow Liquid Filter, its new Halo Glow Powder Filter, and the Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer in Princess Cut.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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