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

Modest steps toward common ground could emerge, however, setting a course toward deeper diplomatic ties as the technology gains wider adoption. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Whether people on opposite sides of Measure X might eventually find common ground is yet to be seen. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Collaboration means different interests working through disagreements to find common ground – not obstructing progress in court while forests burn. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

What stayed with him was the sight of residents who disagreed on other issues finding common ground around preserving a neighborhood institution. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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