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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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Sacajawea, for example, was born in Shoshone lands in the northern Rocky Mountains.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Read Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy Is Your Favorite Indie Rocker’s Favorite Guitarist and see where Interior Live Oak lands in The 30 Best Rock Albums of 2025.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
In April, the first day of the month lands on a Wednesday, and payments will go out on April 1, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
—Mike Snider, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The june bug lands on the floor after flirting a while with the dining room lamp.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, the annual celebration lands on March 21, which is not only Krier's birthday, but the birthday of her fellow Rosie's mother.
—Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Allowing the state law to apply to federal lands would void about a third of federal oil and gas leases in California, the administration said in January.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
This leaves 427 acres, or 2%, as remaining lands.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Battery life lands around 10 hours on a charge.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
So Hannah Montana lands firmly in the top tier of Disney Channel finales without claiming the top spot.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The title track is simply a recitation of imagined Spotify playlists, and once the joke lands we’re not left with much.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Produced with Mouse on Mars, Spatial, No Problem lands June 5 via Domino.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport security camera video shows a convoy of emergency vehicles traveling across the tarmac with their lights flashing in the moments before the plane lands, according to a recording of the video shared online.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The show also lands at a moment of intensifying international demand for distinctive ensemble dramas rooted in strong local milieus but built around recognisable genre engines.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The texture lands somewhere between a gel and a serum, absorbing quickly and leaving a subtle dewy finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Sacajawea, for example, was born in Shoshone lands in the northern Rocky Mountains.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Read Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy Is Your Favorite Indie Rocker’s Favorite Guitarist and see where Interior Live Oak lands in The 30 Best Rock Albums of 2025.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
In April, the first day of the month lands on a Wednesday, and payments will go out on April 1, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
—Mike Snider, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The june bug lands on the floor after flirting a while with the dining room lamp.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, the annual celebration lands on March 21, which is not only Krier's birthday, but the birthday of her fellow Rosie's mother.
—Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Allowing the state law to apply to federal lands would void about a third of federal oil and gas leases in California, the administration said in January.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
This leaves 427 acres, or 2%, as remaining lands.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a community where progress is measured in permits, insurance approvals, and the slow return of daily life, the message lands as more than a corporate update.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Battery life lands around 10 hours on a charge.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
So Hannah Montana lands firmly in the top tier of Disney Channel finales without claiming the top spot.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The title track is simply a recitation of imagined Spotify playlists, and once the joke lands we’re not left with much.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Produced with Mouse on Mars, Spatial, No Problem lands June 5 via Domino.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport security camera video shows a convoy of emergency vehicles traveling across the tarmac with their lights flashing in the moments before the plane lands, according to a recording of the video shared online.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The show also lands at a moment of intensifying international demand for distinctive ensemble dramas rooted in strong local milieus but built around recognisable genre engines.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The texture lands somewhere between a gel and a serum, absorbing quickly and leaving a subtle dewy finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands
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Frankenburg has seen commercial conversations with Gulf states speed up since the onset of the Iran war, CEO Kusti Salm told CNBC.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Mabrey says other states have similar laws and hospitals are still in business.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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If that's not enough, an alien ship soon docks nearby.—
S.C. Stuart,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the final fallouts arrives, viewers will need to turn elsewhere for answers.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the climax, the yacht docks in Norway, and everyone disembarks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our expert take The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns transferrable miles, which is a stand-out benefit for a no-annual-fee card.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Someone making a few dollars over 400% of the federal poverty level earns too much to get a subsidy now, and in some states average premium payments were due to at least triple for this group.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chibale grabs a chemistry book off the shelf in his office and riffles through a parade of molecules — each one like an old friend.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Afterward the man with the shotgun points it inside the truck’s cabin and the passenger grabs its barrel, the video shows.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lands. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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