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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
Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The 2025 spring equinox lands on Thursday, March 20, at 2:01 a.m., according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Following an extensive auditioning process, rising star Austin Abrams has landed the lead role in 20th Century’s adaptation of the Daniel Kraus novel Whalefall, with Brian Duffield directing.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Today the ranch, which covers 3,500 acres of mostly wooded land and streams, is run by Lynn’s family.
—Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The 2025 spring equinox lands on Thursday, March 20, at 2:01 a.m., according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
While Apollo landed near the moon’s equator, Chandrayaan touched down at a latitude of 69 degrees north—well into the moon’s previously unexplored polar regions.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Following an extensive auditioning process, rising star Austin Abrams has landed the lead role in 20th Century’s adaptation of the Daniel Kraus novel Whalefall, with Brian Duffield directing.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
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The group has worked on federal and state projects used by millions of Americans.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Money to replace the trains would come from a combination of federal, state and regional grants, as for most of the district’s capital improvements.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many homes of Alawites were looted and then set on fire in different areas, two residents of Syria's coastal region told the AP from their hideouts.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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There is no one perfect time to plant tomatoes, as timing varies for gardeners in different regions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key Kremlin ally who allowed Russia to launch its invasion of Ukraine partially from Belarusian soil, is also in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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That would be decided later based on studies of possible locations, soil conditions, traffic, environmental constraints and other issues.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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The boat was docked in Westport, a popular commercial fishing port at the southern end of the Olympic Peninsula.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Satellite images taken in October show a cargo ship being loaded at Rajin port in North Korea, and the same ship docked two days later at Dunai in Russia.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Among the first to arrive was Cooper Koch, making a statement in a chest-baring vest before joining a spirited conversation with fellow actors.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The cement truck from Bakersfield arrived around 8:30 P.M. By ten-thirty, the men were pouring cement again, gluing the enormous metal straw in place.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Striking miners were astonished to discover soldiers from the U.S. Army disembarking from train cars, their bayonets glittering in the frosty air.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The captains of these vessels were likely aware that employing North Koreans violated international law, the report noted, as the workers were never allowed to disembark and were instead transferred between ships at sea to avoid detection.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Take your time in the morning and settle into the property’s long, perched porches for some reading, writing or conversing with fellow guests.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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Have a pint at the Gravity Bar, perched atop the Guinness Storehouse with its breathtaking view of Dublin’s skyline, or visit the experimental brewery and taste Guinness’s latest concoctions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, and gave one of the night’s most passionate and powerful speeches.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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