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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
For him, his hometown is the last paradise on earth.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Hendrix sipping an Evian water bottle, Chessy entering with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes, and where on earth is tie-dye girl?
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
At one point, a new single joins the crew, Lee Seung-chan, whose dating experience far exceeds everyone else’s — he’s dated one person for about 100 days in his 31 years on earth.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
More than that, such skeptics ask, what other nation on earth is expected to provide humanitarian aid to its enemy during wartime?
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Hendrix sipping an Evian water bottle, Chessy entering with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes, and where on earth is tie-dye girl?
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
At one point, a new single joins the crew, Lee Seung-chan, whose dating experience far exceeds everyone else’s — he’s dated one person for about 100 days in his 31 years on earth.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
More than that, such skeptics ask, what other nation on earth is expected to provide humanitarian aid to its enemy during wartime?
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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At the end — Sept 1, at least in the Nevada desert — the city gets deconstructed and wiped from the face of the planet.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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For starters, the quality of natural water is degrading—creating more favorable conditions for Legionella, which loves acidic water and low oxygen levels, to multiply—as the planet warms.—
Dylan Scott,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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Adding porous biochar to soil helps fields retain water, enhancing crops’ resiliency to drought.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The policy didn’t even stop Cuba from allowing Russia to set up on their soil nuclear missiles aimed at America.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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In spite of legal concerns raised by Collins and Democrats in Congress, the official contended the administration is on firm legal ground and would prevail in court.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Italy's economy has been fertile ground for banking growth of late.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Still, Wall Street really doesn’t like this stock—a massive change of fortune to a stock that over the past decade has been among both the sector’s biggest success stories and its biggest flops.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Junior Bridgeman had a $1.4 billion fortune at the time of his death in March.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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That has to do with the location of the high-pressure domes and low-pressure troughs with relation to longitude and latitude on the Earth’s globe, according to weather experts.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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The Sovereign’s Orb, a globe topped with a cross and mounted with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires surrounded by diamonds and pearls, is held in the monarch's right hand during the ceremony.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
30 June 2025
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At the McCrory Lane development, more than 4.7 acres of land, about 30%, has been set aside to preserve natural open spaces.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In some spots, the spit of land that holds the highway can be less than 1,000 feet from sound to sea and shrinking.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Since its inception in 1991, the Pacific Classic has been a showcase for classic distance dirt horses.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sprung from a dirt lot in central Connecticut, it was built on the boundless energy of sports fanatics who doubled as employees, growing into a distinctly focused institution left alone to serve millions of fellow fans night and day and generate billions in profits.—
Laura Gentile,
Sportico.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But arguably the biggest change will come Aug. 21, when ESPN and Fox each launch their new streaming services, and bring their NFL games to streaming outside of the pay-TV bundle for the first time.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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As a bonus, this bundle includes a gSport protective case, which helps shield the headphones from damage and debris while traveling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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