ground in

verb

grounded in; grounding in; grounds in

transitive verb

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about
The class helped ground them in scientific method.

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Manually coded simulations grounded in physics can help train robots more cheaply in virtual environments but can fail to capture many real-world complexities and uncertainties. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Instead, it’s grounded in the book series and its first season adapts 1935’s Little House on the Prairie, which follows the Ingalls’ journey to start a homestead just outside the town of Independence, Kan. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 The company’s products are grounded in the belief that nature provides the ingredients people need. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Seek guidance grounded in the specific exposures and loss patterns of your sector. Lynn O'Leary, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground in

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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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