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

The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

The New York Times first reported the meeting, which took place in New York City and covered a broad range of topics and potential areas of common ground such as housing, immigration and cost of living. — Nikole Killion, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The meet-up, meant to find common ground, was held in Manhattan, The New York Times reported. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Jeffries and Kushner discussed an array of topics, including possible areas of common ground, the sources said. — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 23 Aug. 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