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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
On top of that, the distance from the moon to the earth makes human control impossible, so robotic probes must touch down autonomously.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
In the summer, the fluid in the pipes — often water and food-grade glycol, a synthetic liquid used in salad dressing — brings heat from the homes down into the earth, where the heat is released.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on earth.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite what their name might imply, the extra-furry lab mice have no mammoth DNA present in their genome, but were altered to look reminiscent of the ancient beasts that once roamed much of the earth, providing ample meat and furs for our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
In the summer, the fluid in the pipes — often water and food-grade glycol, a synthetic liquid used in salad dressing — brings heat from the homes down into the earth, where the heat is released.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on earth.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite what their name might imply, the extra-furry lab mice have no mammoth DNA present in their genome, but were altered to look reminiscent of the ancient beasts that once roamed much of the earth, providing ample meat and furs for our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
Noun
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What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Jennie continues to regularly make history on the Billboard charts, not just as a member of one of the biggest girl groups on the planet, but now as a solo star in her own right.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Two dark-brown mushrooms stuck out of the damp soil.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hydrangeas can be grown in almost any type of soil, but the soil must have good drainage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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But Ukraine has lost ground there and the region was recently visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first time he's been there since Ukraine invaded in August last year.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Strongly-scented soap, spinning pinwheels, coffee grounds, and human hair are not effective deterrents.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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These are people just outside the top set but still deeply involved in the industries, trends and politics that shape its fortunes and regularly attend the meetings.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Much of the commentary around this stunning reversal of economic fortune focuses on Trump’s tariff proposals.—
Josh Bivens,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Obviously the scale is not going to be huge relative to the whole globe, but that is one consideration, and certainly would become a factor if regenerative is adopted across agriculture more broadly.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Declination on a celestial globe is analogous to latitude on a terrestrial globe.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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At this scenic patch of riverside land in a remote corner of Owyhee County, one of Idaho’s most influential families is preparing to move into a new business venture: luxury real estate.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2025
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Each land will feature unique rides, attractions, dining, and shopping experiences based on popular franchises.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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It’s built to do sand, dirt, forests, streams with exclusive features like the FOX suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plates and a factory lift.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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From the washing machine to the dishwasher, dirt, dust, and other buildup can cause appliances to work harder than necessary, resulting in higher energy consumption.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The group sought a waiver of a requirement that replacement voice services be offered on a stand-alone basis instead of only in a bundle with broadband.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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