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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The high-concept black comedy, which lands in theaters on Friday, December 6, 2024, sees Adams play a former artist turned stay-at-home mom who sometimes transforms into a dog.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In Woman of the Hour, now available to stream on Netflix, Anna Kendrick plays struggling actress Cheryl Bradshaw, who lands a spot on The Dating Game and has an eerie encounter with contestant Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) amid his nationwide killing spree.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
That’s either a blessing or a curse for whomever eventually lands the coveted job.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
But Silva and Velasco find the murder weapon — a hammer — in Washington Square Park, and paired with Sam’s appearance in a park surveillance tape, lands him on trial for murder.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
At-the-money calendar spreads like this one are most profitable if the stock lands at the strike price on the expiration date.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The high-concept black comedy, which lands in theaters on Friday, December 6, 2024, sees Adams play a former artist turned stay-at-home mom who sometimes transforms into a dog.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In Woman of the Hour, now available to stream on Netflix, Anna Kendrick plays struggling actress Cheryl Bradshaw, who lands a spot on The Dating Game and has an eerie encounter with contestant Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) amid his nationwide killing spree.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
That’s either a blessing or a curse for whomever eventually lands the coveted job.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
But Silva and Velasco find the murder weapon — a hammer — in Washington Square Park, and paired with Sam’s appearance in a park surveillance tape, lands him on trial for murder.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
At-the-money calendar spreads like this one are most profitable if the stock lands at the strike price on the expiration date.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Internationally, nations such as China, India, and members of the European Union are ramping up investments in green technologies, with the global green economy now worth over $10 trillion annually.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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China uses ports to tie regions to itself, and now America can do the same thing in Dakhla.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Walmart alone controls nearly 30% nationally and over 50% in many regions.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Forbes brand today reaches more than 140 million people worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature LIVE and Forbes Virtual events, custom marketing programs and 43 licensed local editions in 69 countries.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The terrorist designation of lead rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Western countries is a complicating factor.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Lions are a brilliant team to this point with what appears to be an unstoppable offense and a resilient but severely injured defense.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, despite Cato’s high win rate against Palo Alto, SASE appears to be a game in which both companies could prosper.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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