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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes
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Recent Examples of plant
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Native plants at the Art Park
While the focus of the park is its artwork, Butterweck said no detail was spared, even in the landscaping.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Perennials of every description are best planted in October.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
And then there was someone who was coming to water the plants for £15,000 a year – and that's only the beginning.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
More: Speed Art Museum closes Learning, Engagement and Belonging Department, cites economic conditions
Native plants at the Art Park
While the focus of the park is its artwork, Butterweck said no detail was spared, even in the landscaping.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Additional seeds had already been planted last year when Hanwha acquired the Philly Shipyard for $5 billion, with a goal to expand the shipyard’s annual production volume from less than two vessels to up to 20.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Perennials of every description are best planted in October.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
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Archer already has a factory in Georgia which is designed to build 650 eVTOLs per year, though Goldstein said this could be tripled in the future.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s just one reason why Ukraine wants longer-range missiles – to take the war to targets such as drone factories deep inside Russia.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Incidentally, the berries — technically seeds with a casing — do contain toxins and should be handled only with gloves.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Seed Cool-Season Grass in Fall There are numerous benefits of seeding a cool-season lawn in late summer or early fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Accrediting bodies, like the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, prohibit breeding white tigers, calling it harmful to welfare and conservation goals.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For Langdale, raising and breeding Lipizzans is both a responsibility and a joy.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tin Mill Housed in a former flour mill, the rustic Tin Mill is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The closing of textile mills, the loss of manufacturing jobs — particularly from an Oshkosh B’Gosh factory in nearby Clay County that moved to Mexico in the mid-Nineties — induced a steady contraction of the local economy.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Back in 1910, Vladimir had pioneered research in radiology and launched the first search for uranium deposits in the Russian Empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The project’s vision includes restaurants, bars, shops, and event spaces — transforming the historic span into a vibrant public gathering place just steps from the Hy-Vee Arena.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, many of them are occupied by a variety of shops, cafes, and antique markets just waiting to be explored.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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