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.
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Owning a place here gives us common ground—literally. Christina Daves, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 This wasn't just an anthem of resilience and joy; this was about the power of two women, decades apart, finding common ground in song. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 The series follows a group of lonely, hapless strangers brought together by a divorce support group who, despite little common ground, form an unlikely bond and come up with a plan to take revenge on the people who broke their hearts. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025 But progressives argue there is more common ground between the two wings of the party than is typically acknowledged. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for common ground

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of common ground was in 1570

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“Common ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20ground. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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