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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
arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If the Trump administration tries to short-circuit these processes, its critics will likely sue and the courts could rule against EPA on process grounds.
—Neela Banerjee, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
But ground flaxseed has been broken down, making the omega-3s and other nutrients more available for absorption.
—Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
As the months and years ground on, a war of movement turned into a war of position and attrition, with Russia continuing to hold Crimea and most of the Donbas while Ukraine clung to a patch of Russian territory near Kursk.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the administration moved to deport him under a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that gives the secretary of state the power to deport a noncitizen on foreign policy grounds.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If the Trump administration tries to short-circuit these processes, its critics will likely sue and the courts could rule against EPA on process grounds.
—Neela Banerjee, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
But ground flaxseed has been broken down, making the omega-3s and other nutrients more available for absorption.
—Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Russia's federal air agency said flights were suspended at all four of Moscow's airports, with flights at airports in the Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod regions to the east of Moscow also grounded.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
As the months and years ground on, a war of movement turned into a war of position and attrition, with Russia continuing to hold Crimea and most of the Donbas while Ukraine clung to a patch of Russian territory near Kursk.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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Mason broke out in his third season with 789 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games while filling in for McCaffrey.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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In that significant measurement of net yards per punt, Stonehouse has averaged 43.4 yards, 44.3 yards and 38.3 yards the past three seasons, while Bailey averaged 40.7 each of the past two seasons with Miami after joining the Dolphins following four years with New England.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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In calmer areas areas, particularly where there is lots of sediment suspended in the water (such as within the Humber estuary and parts of the Wash), there may be potential for contaminants to adhere to fine particles in suspension and subsequently sink to the seabed.—
Lauren Lowman,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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This sediment is why most large rivers look brown most of the time (see photo below).—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bake Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Onions are having a moment, and for good reason.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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These notices must include certain information like the reasons for the RIF and the effective date.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Subdivisions are often built on old, exhausted agricultural fields.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ellie McCuskey-Hay, St. Ignatius track and field: McCuskey-Hay won three events for SI in a dual meet against Presentation on Tuesday.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Somehow, the human brain manages to incorporate new learnings on an ongoing basis without sacrificing existing knowledge.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The menu covers all the bases, from classics like waffles and benedicts to unique offerings like berry quinoa and smothered brie.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key Kremlin ally who allowed Russia to launch its invasion of Ukraine partially from Belarusian soil, is also in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The ground was thin, with clods of turf washed away by recent rain, and the dark soil beneath had pushed its way to the surface once again.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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Actions like those taken by the OCC and FDIC, against the backdrop of wider policy changes, are creating an environment much more hospitable to crypto payments than in previous years and under previous administrations.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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At this scenic patch of riverside land in a remote corner of Owyhee County, one of Idaho’s most influential families is preparing to move into a new business venture: luxury real estate.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2025
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The first land encountered will be Celestial Park, which will be home to the Stardust Racers, a dueling roller coaster; Constellation Carousel; some eateries and portals to the other four themed areas.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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