GIVE GROUND Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

give ground

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Definition of give ground

as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) There is wildlife in the area, so give ground if you see any when hiking.

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Recent Examples of give ground The party working against the tighter clock is the one who will give ground first. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Why would Sanders’ movement look at those facts, then give ground in Maine? — David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

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The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Mensah, making his Miami debut after transferring from Duke, completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns without an interception before giving way to backup quarterback Luke Nickel late in the third quarter.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

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Nike has also lost ground to newer competitors and faced product challenges, while Greater China revenue fell 13% on a currency-neutral basis in fiscal 2026.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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