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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
Emmanuel Kolady, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Scientists have demonstrated how the Santa Ana winds and dry grounds are principally responsible for the devastation of the fires.
—Shaun Harper, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who prefer freshly ground coffee may appreciate something with an integrated grinder, like the Breville Grind Control.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025
Instead, try to ground yourself in the present and challenge irrational fears with evidence and logic.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Our Gen Z students want to feel connected to their larger community; offering products that reflect their unique environment helps foster that connection and build a sense of pride and enthusiasm that extends beyond the campus grounds.
—Emmanuel Kolady, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Scientists have demonstrated how the Santa Ana winds and dry grounds are principally responsible for the devastation of the fires.
—Shaun Harper, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Mix equal parts cinnamon and cloves for ground allspice, then add a pinch of finely ground black pepper to replicate its complexity.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who prefer freshly ground coffee may appreciate something with an integrated grinder, like the Breville Grind Control.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Just getting a small dose of movement would help to ground her.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025
Instead, try to ground yourself in the present and challenge irrational fears with evidence and logic.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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Associated Press writer Josh Dubow said Buffalo’s Josh Allen (609 yards) has rushed for the most yards of any quarterback in NFL playoff history.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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The six-foot-five wideout is fresh off of back-to-back seasons with over 1,300 yards and eight or more touchdown catches.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The scientists also found earlier studies of sediment layers from lakes in Germany’s Eifel region, noting that sunlight was greatly reduced around this time.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Unfiltered vinegar often has a cloudy appearance with sediment at the bottom of the bottle, and is likely to start changing in flavor, appearance, and acidity level after a bottle is opened.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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What Nafisi does best, and the reason her work has endured, is precisely to refuse cartoonish portrayals and basic morality plays.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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The reason: In many parts of North Carolina, there is only one poultry company that contracts with farmers.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Murray is averaging a career-low 12.1 points per game while shooting career lows of 42.4% from the field and 32.4% from 3-point range.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Jan. 2025
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Experts in the field were immediately blown away by the results.—
Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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Many of these genes code for proteins involved in hormonal or metabolic pathways (sequence of reactions in which one substance converts to another) that are the basis for PCOS symptoms.—
Laura Young,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] The Journal of Pediatric Genetics retracted a study on Islamic beliefs concerning the possible supernatural causes of birth defects on the grounds that the research lacked a scientific basis.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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Against that backdrop, there is hope that the presence of so much dry powder will signal an upturn in investment this year.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Compound that with lower prestige and set it against a backdrop of general decline in primary care, which is increasingly being shifted over to physician assistants and nurses.—
Pamela Paul,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Interior Department oversees a large swath of federal land and areas offshore, including regions that produce a quarter of U.S. oil.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate from their homes and vast amounts of land have been destroyed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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