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

Gallup describes harmony as seeking common ground and minimizing unnecessary conflict, reminding us that finding agreement does not mean avoiding the conversations that need to happen. — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Democrats, who are largely supportive of vaccines, have been seeking different common ground with the MAHA movement. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

That will take months, which means free agency is set to grind to a halt until the MLB owners, who want a salary cap, and the MLB Players Association, which staunchly rejects one, can find common ground. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Fortunately, centrists and progressives have considerable common ground. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 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