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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
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
All need normal care to become established, are freeze resistant and make durable plants for the landscape.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There were the stories of coastal cleanups, the advocacy of Everglades preservationists, and the young student who planted thousands of tiny mangroves to help restore miles of our shoreline.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Concrete batch plants are usually built close to construction sites and make concrete through mixing cement with sand and gravel.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
All need normal care to become established, are freeze resistant and make durable plants for the landscape.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Also, this year, garden staffers have also been planting native perennials on the hill to keep something in season for much of the year.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There were the stories of coastal cleanups, the advocacy of Everglades preservationists, and the young student who planted thousands of tiny mangroves to help restore miles of our shoreline.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
Noun
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Shortages of feedstocks for plastics have forced Asian countries to cut back on production or shut down factories altogether.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This spring, Melnyk will seed marigolds, chrysanthemums and lavender at the site.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Livestreamers and new-media influencers including video podcasters have enlisted professional clippers to capture the best moments from their videos and seed them across social media.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through this exhibition program, which shed a light on a generation of LA artists, The Box quickly established itself as a venturesome gallery and one of the most important in the city.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some varieties, like ‘Tumbling Tom’ have a cascading habit while others, including ‘Tiny Tim’ have been bred specifically for growing in containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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We are being told by our county public health authorities to not have any standing water on our properties because they can be used by mosquitoes to breed.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even more effective is the hammer mill, which will pulverize your sensitive documents.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The potential one-mill tax would be used to increase teacher pay, recruit and retain teachers, fund school safety requirements, and expand mental health services at schools in Lake’s public schools.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Owned by Daniela Turano, her husband Giuseppe Acito and chef Raffaele Lubrano, both from Italy, Antico is rooted in heritage and hospitality.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Boyle said the turnaround is rooted in reconnecting with what originally made the brand stand out — a blend of performance and personality — and leaning into marketing that cuts through the noise.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The second complaint alleges Martinez failed to disclose a business relationship with a Kissimmee cake shop, Kenny’s Cakes and Bakery, and alerted them of the city’s small businesses grant program.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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For more of our favorite reversible quilts, shop floral, striped, and solid styles below at up to 42% off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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