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as in instruction
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as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
To come back to that set was grounding.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
His work aims to restore that bond, creating spaces that are both primitive and futuristic, grounding people in the past while pointing to his vision for the future.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The dry down presents a warm embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, grounding the white floral notes in a creamy, almost addictive sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Capricorn’s grounding energy supports turning your reflections into practical insights.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
To come back to that set was grounding.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
His work aims to restore that bond, creating spaces that are both primitive and futuristic, grounding people in the past while pointing to his vision for the future.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The dry down presents a warm embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, grounding the white floral notes in a creamy, almost addictive sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
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The instructions said the test would take 20 minutes and require a pack of lancets.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the Fort Worth Independent School District and across Texas, conversations about literacy instruction have largely focused on the early grades.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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The experience also underscored the power of education and awareness in challenging existing stigmas and encouraging people to think differently.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This concerted expansion of secondary education boosted productivity, which grew very rapidly over the 1920s and 1930s.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The current sanctuary law, passed in 2017 in response to the previous Trump administration's policies, is similar to others across the country meant to allow immigrants to access police and health care services, as well as schooling, without fear of being handed over to ICE.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, if a child has a disability, developmental disorder, or other unique needs, parents may face extra costs—especially if their child requires specialized schooling or services, says Rivera.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
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Under the tutelage of his dad Meruj, who was a successful wrestler in Armenia, Aslikyan has high aspirations — namely another City title and two more state titles.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Becton, a former first-round tackle for the New York Jets, reset his career’s trajectory by signing a one-year deal with the Eagles, moving to guard and improving his technique under the tutelage of offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Following Zack’s arduous journey through both a grueling basic training overseen by tough Gunnery Sergeant Foley (Gossett) and a trial-by-fire relationship with local factory worker Paula (Winger), Hackford’s gripping film moves from personal tragedy to crowd-pleasing finale.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Soldiers undergo three months of basic training before being assigned to a unit, said Lee, who came to South Korea in 2016 after swimming for six hours from the North.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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