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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
Rather, this son is inheriting an earth his father does not know.
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Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
But Foreman came alive in the 10th, hurting Moorer before slipping in the short right hand that sent Moorer to the canvas in earth-shaking fashion.
—Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
But how on earth would those work in practice?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Does any of this affect outcomes? BYU made the Sweet 16 playing at altitude and was eliminated coming down to earth.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Crows are arguably among the smartest creatures on the planet, possessing some cognitive abilities that rival those of 5- to 7-year-old human children.—
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In fact, vitamin D is the only vitamin our bodies can synthesize in sufficient quantities just from exposure to energy from our planet’s vital star.—
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In Soggy Soil Slow-draining soil presents a host of problems for tomato plants.—
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Weed treatment can leave behind bare patches of soil.—
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This was home ground for Biden, the most ostentatiously Irish figure ever to occupy the Oval Office.—
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And should the show return to the fertile grounds of Italy in season 4, all three hotel groups have plenty to offer in Amalfi, Rome, Florence, Milan and beyond.—
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Noboa heir to a fortune built on bananas Noboa’s first foray into politics was his stint as a lawmaker.—
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Chris Waugh Contrasting fortunes for Bayindir and Amass on full league debuts Amorim certainly has not been afraid to make headline-grabbing selection decisions during his first five months in charge at Old Trafford.—
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Collector’s Edition Bonuses A limited Collector’s Edition includes everything in the Premium bundle, plus a custom globe with secret storage, a replica of the Allmaker Relic, an oversized SteelBook, and a collector’s adventure journal.—
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While the single-piece globes come in a variety of sizes ranging from 25 to 400 liters, Dhiman, like Fabre, uses the popular 220-liter size (around 60 gallons), which is just slightly smaller than a standard barrel.—
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The wild card will be where President Trump and key MAGA influencers land.—
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Until recently, the ancestors of insects were thought to be more millipede-like and evolved once invertebrates began to live on land.—
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Submerge the greens in a large bowl of water and swish them around with your hands to loosen any dirt or grit on the leaves.—
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And let’s be real, I was dragged through the dirt.—
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No discounts, rebates or bundle deals have been announced there.—
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Many times, these bundle packages include items such as grilling tools or even a barbecue apron.—
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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