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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 sediment
grounds plural matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid strain the coffee to remove the 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 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 land
the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air was glad to be back on the ground after a turbulent flight

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as in to base
to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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Noun
Today, the garden continues to cast its spell upon those who wander onto its grounds. Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 The earthy vetiver grounds those tropical coco-palm notes, creating a sophisticated daytime signature that feels both polished and unique. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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But the highway magnet also contains an entire country store filled with other Southern favorites like pickles, relishes, dips, dressings, jellies, jams, preserves, seasonings, snack mixes, and even freshly ground coffee. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2024 The last step in this recipe is to season the salad with freshly ground black pepper. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
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His ability to manage multiple roles while staying grounded is a testament to his character and his commitment to finding harmony in all aspects of life. Essence, 23 Oct. 2024 Several celebrity private-jet trackers have just been grounded. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ground 

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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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