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.

Examples of ground in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On rare occasions the selection of award recipients has also served as a critique of public policy and institutional practices that have disregarded scientific evidence or been grounded in unscientific reasoning. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

The court also blocked the commission’s investigation into the Endocrine Society, a global medical organization that supports gender-affirming care, on similar grounds in May. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The 30-year-old David Corrêa, one of the team's key players and known by fans as DVD, left the club's training ground in Rio de Janeiro without commenting on the case. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground in

• bounden