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

But Seattle officials and its soccer community say this distinctive pairing is an opportunity to showcase the city’s inclusivity as well as the common ground that can be found at the World Cup. — Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

The hunger for common ground was never the problem. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

In stark contrast, the truly great leaders of history build mutual trust by finding common ground and common values that transcend short-term transactional calculation. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Zito has said multiple times the Panthers would be interested in re-signing Bobrovsky, who just finished a seven-year, $70 million deal, but the sides haven’t been able to find common ground on a new deal since the season ended. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 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