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as in yard
grounds plural
the area around and belonging to a building
an escorted tour of the White House and its surrounding grounds
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as in reason
grounds plural
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
evicted the tenants on the grounds that they violated the lease
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
opposed to the notion that religious law should be used as a ground for civil law
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as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
stuck the shovel in the ground and went inside for a glass of water
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as in backdrop
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
take her picture against a blue ground in order to bring out her blue eyes
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
chopping wood with a finely ground axe
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Recent Examples of ground
Bryan Mena, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Asia-Pacific markets mostly lost ground on Friday, led by losses in South Korean stocks, while strong inflation data from Tokyo boosted expectations of an imminent rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper: Builds a base of flavor on the meat.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
These signs need to remember to protect their energy during the event and remain grounded so hosting feels enjoyable and rewarding.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Republicans in this year’s US presidential election gained ground with Latino voters, a fast-growing electorate in which more than a million become old enough to vote each year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Asia-Pacific markets mostly lost ground on Friday, led by losses in South Korean stocks, while strong inflation data from Tokyo boosted expectations of an imminent rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Freshly ground or grated nutmeg has a much more intense flavor than pre-ground nutmeg, as whole nutmeg seeds retain their flavor better than ground nutmeg.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper: Builds a base of flavor on the meat.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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But on Monday, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along with Rep. Richard Neal, wrote a letter to the Pentagon asking for the aircraft to be grounded again.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
These signs need to remember to protect their energy during the event and remain grounded so hosting feels enjoyable and rewarding.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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While Bellingham's strike came from the spot 10 yards out, Mbappe netted in open play which could be seen by many as a role reversal.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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With the victory in Arlington, Texas kept its hopes for a national championship alive. 2023: Texas 49, Oklahoma State 21 As Texas prepared to bid the Big 12 farewell, Quinn Ewers threw for 452 yards and four touchdowns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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The test drilling got through a lot of sediment and then 13 meters of basalt, but the mantle remained inviolate.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Nov. 2024
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Today, the canals and ponds are mostly full of sediment.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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But that's the same reason, just schedule and money.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Whatever the reasons, the net result was a very discouraging year in terms of the enrollment of traditional age college freshmen.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Then, at the end of the quarter, quarterback Aidan O’Connell was knocked out of the game and carted off the field with a knee injury and an air cast on his leg.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some folks were riding high and maybe lacked perspective on the razor-thin margin there is for success in the NFL on a weekly basis.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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And that was the basis for the security and privacy controversy.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Possibly an easier and often onetime treatment is a systemic insecticide found at garden centers to use as a spray or soil treatment following the label.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Property acquisitions and building renovations create a vast landscape filled with diverse challenges, from soil contamination and unsafe water to hazardous structures and other environmental risks.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Netflix sure is milking Mel & Jack’s upcoming nuptials in its promo campaign for Season 6, set against the backdrop of the couple’s spring wedding season.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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The jury cited his skill in crafting a tragicomedy against the backdrop of social upheaval.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shaking on land was quite strong in the Eureka area, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within minutes of take-off, the pilot described the sights below, which at first included the city but soon became a vast, vacant, black land.Jaclyn Greenberg, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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