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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
The number refers to the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and acrid/pungent), of which five-spice achieves a harmonious balance.
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Starlink has around 7,000 in LEO, each circling the earth every 90 minutes, 340 miles above us.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But even the most otherworldly browns can’t truly lose their association with the earth.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The ease of inserting a screwdriver into the earth is also an excellent moisture level test.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Starlink has around 7,000 in LEO, each circling the earth every 90 minutes, 340 miles above us.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But even the most otherworldly browns can’t truly lose their association with the earth.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The ease of inserting a screwdriver into the earth is also an excellent moisture level test.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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The bots had to believably live on the planet of Cybertron, which also had to be designed.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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Utah is one of the most thrifty places on the planet.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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About three dozen countries provide automatic citizenship to people born on their soil, including U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico and most South American countries.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Crews placed ground ladders to fire escapes in order to help evacuate occupants from the building on South Hope Street, according to a Los Angeles Fire Department news release.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Companies that delay scaling sustainable solutions risk losing ground as markets evolve and regulations tighten.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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From a distinctly American tradition that’s practically synonymous with the iconic ball drop (hint, hint), to European customs that are rich in symbolism, there’s something for every kind of celebrant hoping to inject their new year with a strong dose of good fortune.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Our thought bubble: The fortunes being spent today on data centers for AI are jaw-dropping, but tech leaders are actually worrying about spending too little.Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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The resort offers outstanding amenities, including a 9,000-square-foot spa, a dining area with views of the coast, two pools, a movie theater, and sea globes that allow for intimate outdoor dining all year long.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Barriers To New Development: Is there available land nearby, and what are the entitlement barriers to building competing shopping centers?Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That evening, in the no man’s land, a field strewn with empty water bottles, four Shia families sat on a picnic blanket around a burner attached to a gas tank, looking scared and drinking yerba mate.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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That’s thanks to its power trigger and boost mode for added suction to let no bit of dirt or dust escape.Ariel Scotti, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The series, co-owned by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, is carving out its niche within dirt racing.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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What if there was a bundle that featured all three services?Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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And because every number is loaded with callbacks and foreshadowings, both musically and lyrically, the rangy story is tied into a very tight thematic bundle.Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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