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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
Erin Clack, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The story follows ex-addict Kirsty, played by Simone McIntyre, who risks her new life by re-entering the brutal world of heroin and prostitution, and unknowingly the stalking grounds of a serial killer, to save her best friend Becky, played by Bear Thompson.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
For best results, bring water to a full boil, take the kettle off the heat and pause before pouring over ground coffee.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2025
While uncertainty can shake one’s foundation and cloud judgment, Dusty believes that staying grounded and centered can and will keep leaders in line with their purpose.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But the bride intends to stand her ground on the issue.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The story follows ex-addict Kirsty, played by Simone McIntyre, who risks her new life by re-entering the brutal world of heroin and prostitution, and unknowingly the stalking grounds of a serial killer, to save her best friend Becky, played by Bear Thompson.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Colloidal Oatmeal Colloidal oatmeal, which is finely ground oatmeal, can help soothe the skin and relieve itchiness.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
For best results, bring water to a full boil, take the kettle off the heat and pause before pouring over ground coffee.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Thank you to the gracious people of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland, who took me in after my flight to Ireland was grounded.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2025
While uncertainty can shake one’s foundation and cloud judgment, Dusty believes that staying grounded and centered can and will keep leaders in line with their purpose.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Image There was something both sinister and sweet about the actress’s Chanel couture look of floral-print bustier dress shrouded in yards and yards of black tulle.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bradshaw threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, but also had three interceptions.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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After the boil order was lifted, village officials recommended residents remove air and flush sediments from water pipes.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the case of the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically, Bay Farm Island, Corte Madera, Foster City and San Rafael), the researchers found that the land is subsiding at a rate of more than 0.4 inch each year as a result of sediment compaction.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, Richardson usually doesn't agree to sit down for other productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is perhaps part of the reason for the new naming.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Containing Kyrie The Kings will still have find a way to contain Kyrie Irving, who is averaging 24.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 47.5% from the field and 40.7% from 3-point range.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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The right side of the field was entirely new faces with freshmen Kaitlyn Graham and LJ Smith at first and second base, respectively, and sophomore Emma Veach in right field.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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For another, something about seeing another version of himself triggers Mickey’s long-dormant survival instinct; if one of the two Mickeys doesn’t sacrifice himself for the greater good, both of them are going to be put out of commission on a permanent basis.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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This area is known for its bustling immigrant street vendors, but lately there's been Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer sightings on a near daily basis, and it's gotten quieter.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rent a small car or Vespa to zip around the narrow roads, discovering vineyards with volcanic soil, prehistoric villages, and underwater caves along the way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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This step-by-step guide explains how to propagate hoya plants by rooting cuttings in water or layering in soil.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Alexandre guided Giles inside to a romantic area with a sparkling chandelier, red floral backdrop and red, draping curtains.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs, which act as a tax on foreign goods, could lead to higher prices, which are rarely if every welcomed by Americans, and having more import duties on the horizon comes against a backdrop of inflation flaring up once again.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Octagon is heading Down Under as UFC 312 lands in Australia with a fight card that's loaded with action.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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And yet, hundreds of species of wildlife, on land and within the waters of the reserve, live on.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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