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 Nobel Committee, however, emphasized that its decisions are grounded in Alfred Nobel’s will and the demonstrable work of nominees.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But Adcock’s optimism is at least partially grounded in real progress.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
For the heir to the throne and his wife, Kate Middleton, though, change doesn’t mean upheaval but rather modernization — a monarchy more emotionally attuned and grounded in everyday life.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This contextual understanding means every answer is grounded in your actual design.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But Adcock’s optimism is at least partially grounded in real progress.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
For the heir to the throne and his wife, Kate Middleton, though, change doesn’t mean upheaval but rather modernization — a monarchy more emotionally attuned and grounded in everyday life.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This contextual understanding means every answer is grounded in your actual design.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grounded in
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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