as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth
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Recent Examples of earths
Following talks in the Indian capital, the two countries’ prime ministers inked a deal deepening rare-earths cooperation, and pledged to double bilateral trade by the end of the decade.
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semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many companies that depend on these magnets have been looking for alternatives, either a rare-earths-free magnet or a motor without magnets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
China is responsible for roughly 70% of the world's rare-earths mining.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Greer and Bessent said the current 90-day pause on tariffs with China — renewed at least three times so far — could be re-upped again for a longer interval if China lifts the rare-earths restrictions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains.
—Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many companies that depend on these magnets have been looking for alternatives, either a rare-earths-free magnet or a motor without magnets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
China is responsible for roughly 70% of the world's rare-earths mining.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Greer and Bessent said the current 90-day pause on tariffs with China — renewed at least three times so far — could be re-upped again for a longer interval if China lifts the rare-earths restrictions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains.
—Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earths
Noun
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With Scorpio, nothing stays on the surface in part because the sign is ruled by two planets (formerly by Mars, now by Pluto, which was only discovered in 1930).—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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The results also revealed the presence of benzothiophene, a carbon- and sulfur-bearing molecule typically found in meteorites, which could have collided with planets like Earth in the past.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is Fedora, a city that preserves in glass globes models of the city that might have been, making enduring art of futures that were possible once but are possible no longer.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a garden designed by Denler Hobart Gardens, beautiful boxwood cones and globes are paired to enhance a stone patio's charm.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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When their fort reveals a magical ability to transport them to worlds across the globe, the girls embark on a whirlwind adventure that brings them closer again.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The two companies are working on an entertainment platform that will be connected to Fortnite and be filled with the company’s characters and worlds.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Earths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earths. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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