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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The system provides precise recommendations grounded in demand and market data.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
According to Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, positivity in the workplace, grounded in gratitude and appreciation, can lead to three times more creativity, 23% fewer fatigue symptoms, and 37% greater sales.
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Patchwork details and paisley prints were grounded in darker florals and paired with men’s tailoring, particularly at Etro and Missoni.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
According to Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, positivity in the workplace, grounded in gratitude and appreciation, can lead to three times more creativity, 23% fewer fatigue symptoms, and 37% greater sales.
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Patchwork details and paisley prints were grounded in darker florals and paired with men’s tailoring, particularly at Etro and Missoni.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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