as in dock
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
our families waved good-bye to us from the landing as we left on our honeymoon cruise
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as in arriving
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 coming
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in disembarking
to go ashore from a ship
the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda
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as in perching
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 earning
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 grabbing
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 landing
David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
After losing its ability to localize over some particularly featureless terrain, the little robot had a very rough landing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2024
Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Videos of the Superman craze show young people linking arms, while one person jumps forward in a Superman pose, landing on the arms and being thrown up in the air.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Orioles don't appear to be a likely landing spot after the club signed outfielder Tyler O'Neill to a three-year deal.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
After losing its ability to localize over some particularly featureless terrain, the little robot had a very rough landing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2024
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Packing a sandwich or other solid foods in your carry-on can also tide you or small children over until landing.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Videos of the Superman craze show young people linking arms, while one person jumps forward in a Superman pose, landing on the arms and being thrown up in the air.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landing
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The empty plot that just hit the market at 9 Indian Creek Island Road is next door to these latter two properties and includes 200 feet of frontage on Biscayne Bay, plus plenty of room to build a deep-water dock to accommodate a yacht up to 180 feet.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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The harbor is shaped like an hourglass, funneling powerful waves towards docks.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Baby Reindeer and Hacks tied for the second-higest tally of TV wins, with each project earning two awards each.EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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After earning its first-ever nomination for season 3 at last year's Globes, season 4 of Slow Horses brought in three more nominations for the thriller series, as stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden were nominated for their roles as Jackson Lamb and River Cartwright, respectively.Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Edwards delivered in a big way, scoring a career-high 53 points, hitting 10 3-pointers and grabbing six rebounds.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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But those are just two headline-grabbing crimes.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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About 150 feet along the end of the wharf was washed away last month during dangerous high surf from a series of atmospheric river events that battered Northern California, Oregon and Washington.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 110-year-old, 2,745-foot wharf is said to be the longest fully wooden wharf in the Western Hemisphere.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider in the wake of the Vietnam War and Watergate.Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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None lasted more than three years, and only Nagy produced a winning season.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Schar and Duran had stretched for a loose ball and the Newcastle centre-half had slid in to win it, with Duran first catching him on the buttock and then in the small of the back.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Try setting aside an hour a week for an online course or catching a webinar.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Landmarks such as the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum on the north end and the pavilion and beach-flanked pier to the south give beachgoers a variety of destinations to shape lazy island days.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Santa Cruz Wharf reopened to visitors and businesses on Saturday, less than two weeks after crashing waves from a powerful storm collapsed more than 100 feet of the pier into the ocean.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Landing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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