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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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On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Hidden beneath Earth’s surface are caverns and pathways that hold the secrets of our planet’s very beginnings.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Willow's debut aligns with growing excitement about quantum computing's applications, from creating new medicines to addressing the planet's climate woes.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This includes tender perennials like dahlias, cannas, gladiolus, agapanthus, and elephant ears. Plants in Fluctuating Temperatures In regions with frequent freeze-thaw cycles, especially in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8, soil can shift and expose roots to damage.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, researchers published findings in the journal Nature that showed European permaculture projects cultivated soil that sequestered significantly more carbon than what is found on nearby traditional farms.Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Eleven years ago, the direct combat exclusion rule was lifted and by 2015, women began reporting to ground combat units, including infantry and special operations.James LaPorta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Huang has almost all of his fortune tied up in a 3.5% stake in Nvidia stock, and briefly vaulted into the world’s top 10 richest in October after shares rose to a new all-time high of almost $144.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The crew includes Chun Wang of Malta, an entrepreneur who made a fortune in cryptocurrency and an avid adventurer.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 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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Was this just because Rachel could no longer stand Sue getting dirt all over her face?Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Playing baseball outside left him with grass and dirt stuck in his curls.Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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This includes five free decor bundles, two loading screens, three player banners, and the Raven's Mausoleum Build.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The following year, Taylor opted for glamorous bundles and a bold red lip at the VH1 Divas Holiday Party.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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