the ground
noun
: the surface of the earth
An apple fell to the ground.
The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
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Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Establish the run The Hurricanes have relied heavily on the ground game in their first two playoff games — a 10-3 first-round win over the Texas A&M Aggies and a 24-14 quarterfinal win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Love, desire and commitment are being rebuilt from the ground up!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Establish the run The Hurricanes have relied heavily on the ground game in their first two playoff games — a 10-3 first-round win over the Texas A&M Aggies and a 24-14 quarterfinal win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Love, desire and commitment are being rebuilt from the ground up!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the ground
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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