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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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Which planets will be visible during the planetary alignment?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Herbicides can harm the important beneficial microorganisms that make your soil a healthy environment for plants’ roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Young stands remain uneven in age and composition, and soil and hydrological processes continue to reflect past disturbances.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Freeze poultry and ground meat that won’t be used within 2 days; freeze other meat within 4 to 5 days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Many farmers are leasing land for clean power projects, generating stable income streams that help sustain agricultural economies and keep land in the family for future generations.—
Martin Hermann,
Forbes.com,
28 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
Noun
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Unexpected grave goods The dirt block went through CT scans and X-rays at the University of Bradford before being sent to the York Archaeological Trust for a deeper analysis in November.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Every day, as my colleague Thomas Curwen described it a few years ago, the big rigs take a shortcut through a small Wilmington neighborhood, sending out dirt and noise and diesel fumes.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The Tigers have staged this flaming start thanks to their unique play style and positive culture and a bundle of comeback stories.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The cape draped and flowed behind Hosk in bundles of velvet and satin fabric.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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