common ground

noun

: a basis of mutual interest or agreement

Examples of common ground in a Sentence

Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.

Recent Examples on the Web

Chances are that as a trial date nears and as the prospect of Jordan, Hamlin, Polk, the teams’ drivers, NASCAR CEO Jim France and other NASCAR officials having to testify in court becomes more pressing, the parties find common ground. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025

With training camp swiftly approaching, time is running out for Washington and McLaurin to find common ground. —Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025

Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4. —Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

Commission Chair Chris Danley pushed Veterans Park Neighborhood Association President Katy Decker, Interfaith Sanctuary Executive Director Jodi Peterson-Stigers and its attorney, Geoff Wardle of Boise’s Clark Wardle law firm, to work together more and find common ground. —Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for common ground

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound