grounded in
idiom
1
: based on
These practices are solidly grounded in tradition.
a theory grounded in fact
2
: knowledgeable about the basics of (something)
She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics.
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What began as a single basketball camp grounded in the belief that sport could be a catalyst for change has evolved into a transformative movement.
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But even Hemingway knew that figurative language works only if it is grounded in a real social world.
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The high expectations for the team this year seem more grounded in something like reality.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Throughout her career, from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody to Netflix’s Running Point, Song has remained grounded in her identity while demolishing Asian stereotypes in Hollywood.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 7 May 2025
But even Hemingway knew that figurative language works only if it is grounded in a real social world.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The high expectations for the team this year seem more grounded in something like reality.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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