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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
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Operations to release public records requests largely ground to a halt, according to half a dozen current or former employees.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
As noted by Fast Company, campaigns co-developed with AI saw up to 78% higher return on ad spend, underscoring how collaborative AI can enhance—not replace—human creativity while grounding it in performance data.
—Aleks Farseev, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Some crawled on their knees around the large grounds.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
Finely ground vanilla wafer cookies are used instead of flour in this ingenious recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Operations to release public records requests largely ground to a halt, according to half a dozen current or former employees.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Verb
The aircraft has since been grounded at Srinagar Airport for repair and thorough inspection.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
As noted by Fast Company, campaigns co-developed with AI saw up to 78% higher return on ad spend, underscoring how collaborative AI can enhance—not replace—human creativity while grounding it in performance data.
—Aleks Farseev, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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The move to sell the business was prompted by the Wallace family’s desire to continue providing greener resources for food and yard waste on a bigger scale.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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At 27, Massey and another inmate broke out of a detention center in northern Louisiana in broad daylight by cutting and slipping under a chain-link fence in the exercise yard, Chief James Mardis of the Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office told CNN last week.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Constructed in collaboration with Medina for the show, the cabinet becomes a metaphor for body and mind—a container for memory, for emotional sediment, for the trace elements of being.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Swish until the loose sediment washes away, until heavy black sand is all that’s left.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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That's not great, but Rachel Zegler is as the main reason why this musical revamp of the 1937 Disney classic works.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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There’s no reason for the United States to be in debt.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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In any field, whether that be policy, education, or business, Susan’s approach can yield great benefits, simply by broadening our perspectives and encouraging adaptability.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Damage was reported on the school campus, including to the athletic fields.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Now, it’s being discussed and measured in people’s bloodwork on a more widespread basis.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
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These adjusters come and go, and yet, their reports are used as the basis for major decisions on your claim.—
Joshua Connor,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Young stands remain uneven in age and composition, and soil and hydrological processes continue to reflect past disturbances.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Herbicides can harm the important beneficial microorganisms that make your soil a healthy environment for plants’ roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The opening comes against the backdrop of Trump’s tariffs, which potentially threatens Pandora’s vibrancy in the U.S. market.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Knopf, July 8 Image Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart Vera, a precocious half-Jewish, half-Korean 10-year-old, narrates this complex family drama set against the backdrop of a dystopian near-future America.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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These sightings offer hope that this snake may return to lands it was once pushed out of.—
Alex Fox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Super Nintendo World is home to two smaller lands, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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