LANDS Synonyms: 235 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of land

as in states

a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties

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as in parts

a broad geographical area the land to the west was said to have incredibly rich soil and plentiful water

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lands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of land

as in docks

to stop at or near a place along the shore the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay

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as in arrives

to get to a destination we landed at the hotel just before midnight

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as in disembarks

to go ashore from a ship the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda

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as in perches

to come to rest after descending from the air our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away

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as in earns

to receive as return for effort because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise

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as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass

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Recent Examples of lands

Noun

Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 When those decisions go wrong, the cost lands on defendants, victims and anyone whose future turns on what an examiner finds. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 What’s old is new (with less waiting) Disney is working on long-term projects to build new lands and thrill rides. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Chin-Hong is extra cautious when a bite or scratch lands directly over a joint, where an infection can be harder to treat. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Tens of thousands of them, from faraway lands such as Atlanta and even Latin America, have landed in Fort Lauderdale, home of the only movie theater in the state that offers the rare, immersive viewing experience on a six-story-high screen. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 The CharlotteFive newsletter lands in your inbox every day with the best food, things to do and lifestyle news across the Queen City — no endless scrolling required. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately for Ormund, the blood that spews from Roddy’s wound lands in his mouth and the metallic smell triggers his gag reflex. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 In the book’s arc, this lands as a chilling dismissal, and a reminder of the magnitude of Bret’s increasingly psychotic concern over Robert Mallory and the Trawler, and his detachment from his own life. — Leo Lasdun, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

The movement feels fluid but also brutally impactful when Wolvie lands claws-first on an unsuspecting enemy with a thud. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The engagement lands during the always lucrative Christmas-New Years holiday weeks, with producers no doubt hoping the popular Leavitt can bring in the kind of record-setting business that marked her stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago this past spring. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Altman’s magic email address OpenAI is seeking to clear internal bottlenecks with an email address that lands in the inboxes of the company’s leadership team. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 By the time Sophie lands the lead role, the very ground beneath her feet has shifted with news that her mother’s (Melanie Lynskey) cancer has returned. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Having a good listing agent can mean the difference between a frustrating home-selling process with disappointing results and one that is easy and lands the best possible offer. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026 All of which lands at an interesting time for the United States. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Craig has a 42% to 40% edge over Flanagan, which lands within the margin of error, in the latest KSTP/SurveyUSA poll. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 How to Remove Sunscreen From Washable Clothing If the sunscreen lands on a washable garment, follow these steps before tossing it into the laundry. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lands

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States however, have stepped in to regulate what banks do with that interest, with several states requiring that a portion of the interest generated from mortgage escrow accounts be returned to the homeowner paying into the account.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
While the order suggests states update their laws to match these changes, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has already said the state won't be changing its recommendations.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of states

Noun

Martinelli’s case, similar to the whispers that have emerged this week around Lewis-Skelly, is an example of moving parts within a labyrinthine beast of a transfer system.

— Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Swaths of Europe are enduring their fifth heatwave of the year this week, with parts of Britain, France, Spain and Italy under extreme heat warnings.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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Once Orion docks with Blue Moon on Artemis III, two of the mission's astronauts will be able to board the lander to test out its environmental control systems, avionics and the interoperability between the two spacecraft in flight.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of docks

Verb

That seems rather unfair on those who operated well under their PSR limit, and a concession offered by the EFL arrives in the form of a transitional ‘allowable headroom injection’.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Much will depend on temperatures and the elevation of the snow level when each storm arrives.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrives

Verb

Former President Bill Clinton disembarks a jet at Islamabad International Airport in March 2000.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
In the photos, obtained by Page Six, the Kansas City footballer disembarks from a private jet, followed closely by a large, fluffy white dog that appears to be a Samoyed.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of disembarks

Verb

Head to Stoos, which perches on a plateau at the base of the Fronalpstock in central Switzerland.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of perches

Verb

Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

Verb

But his wildly unfiltered speech grabs the attention of beautiful and brash public defender Ginger (Gilpin), herself a crusader for truth.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Profanity also grabs attention since the shock value of an F-bomb can lead to more media coverage and clips circulating on social media.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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