grounded in
idiom
1
: based on
These practices are solidly grounded in tradition.
a theory grounded in fact
2
: knowledgeable about the basics of (something)
She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics.
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Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Her approach is grounded in listening and the creation of deep connections.
—Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
The Rise Of Knowledge-Augmented AI In Healthcare RAG—a technique designed to keep AI answers grounded in up-to-date, domain-specific information—offers a lot of potential in keeping AI data current.
—Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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