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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
And, as long as earth turns, all of the seasons are full of days.
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Li-Young Lee, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Since the seeds are minuscule, they should barely be pressed into the earth, which must be absolutely soft and fast draining, for germination to occur.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
Let the word go forth to the four corners of the earth that the earth doesn’t have any ends.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Looking past the heavy material, a cycle of generational abuse is broken and a familial arc is beautifully framed by co-writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with the symbolism of a plane passing by overhead as souls departing earth.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Li-Young Lee, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Since the seeds are minuscule, they should barely be pressed into the earth, which must be absolutely soft and fast draining, for germination to occur.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
Let the word go forth to the four corners of the earth that the earth doesn’t have any ends.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Looking past the heavy material, a cycle of generational abuse is broken and a familial arc is beautifully framed by co-writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with the symbolism of a plane passing by overhead as souls departing earth.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
Noun
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Some of the most accomplished personalities on the planet have struggled with self-doubt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Saturn, the planet of life lessons and karma, will be moving through Aries until Sept. 1.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Not just because passenger planes capable of breaking the sound barrier are in development — for the first time ever, they could be allowed to do it over American soil.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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These houses had three types: homes with steps along the wall or that form a passageway, homes built into two levels with higher places with scorched soil for cooking areas and lower spaces for living, and flat-bottomed homes used as living spaces.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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He was captured Friday afternoon, just 1.5 miles west of the prison grounds, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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How many individuals walked away from billion-dollar fortunes?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In a stroke of good fortune, Thrasher became House speaker the year Jeb Bush was elected governor in 1998.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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And that truth has been echoed around the entire globe.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Every month, my kids and I open the box, look at a globe, and do a lot of Googling.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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The new sale follows the recent opening of the Chicago Fire Football Club’s training facility, which sits on 23 acres of land that CHA has leased to the team.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Huntersville’s land use map for future development designates the site as an employment center, not for housing, James said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The crowd was filled with men and women whose daily jobs leave them with dirt under their nails and pride in their chests because of their impact on everyone’s lives.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Alcaraz improved to 21-1 on clay this year, winning titles on the dirt in Rome — beating Sinner in the final after the Italian returned from his doping ban — and Monte Carlo.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Dry skin and sun damage are two common problems as men age, and this TSA-friendly bundle includes salicylic acid face wash for clean skin, face cream with SPF15, retinol cream for pre-sleep moisturizing and eye cream.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Customers who subscribe to bundles that include both services will able to access perks from both.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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