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as in yard
grounds plural
the area around and belonging to a building
an escorted tour of the White House and its surrounding grounds
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as in reason
grounds plural
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
evicted the tenants on the grounds that they violated the lease
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
opposed to the notion that religious law should be used as a ground for civil law
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as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
stuck the shovel in the ground and went inside for a glass of water
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as in backdrop
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
take her picture against a blue ground in order to bring out her blue eyes
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
chopping wood with a finely ground axe
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Recent Examples of ground
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Zooming in on the image, however, I was struck less by what Allen was up to—innocently snapping photos on the festival grounds—than what loomed behind her: an array of Native American-style tipis, forming a mini village just a stone’s throw away from the main stages.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
Any meal at Paju should start with the chips and dip, for which celeriac is ground and mixed with mouth-warming peppers, then topped with a creamy potato foam and served with celeriac rice crackers.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Seager walked to open the third, Semien singled, Garcia grounded into a fielder’s choice, and Heim struck out for the second out.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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Noun
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Zooming in on the image, however, I was struck less by what Allen was up to—innocently snapping photos on the festival grounds—than what loomed behind her: an array of Native American-style tipis, forming a mini village just a stone’s throw away from the main stages.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Teller, was a strong proponent of above ground nuclear testing to keep up with the Soviet Union, a goal that for him outweighed any potential risks to human health.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
Any meal at Paju should start with the chips and dip, for which celeriac is ground and mixed with mouth-warming peppers, then topped with a creamy potato foam and served with celeriac rice crackers.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Verb
After the Ethiopia crash, Max jets were grounded worldwide until the company redesigned the system.
—Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Seager walked to open the third, Semien singled, Garcia grounded into a fielder’s choice, and Heim struck out for the second out.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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Wilson had 101 catches for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns, reaching career-highs in each of those statistical categories.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Peterson rushed for 448 yards and two touchdowns with the Cardinals.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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There's no sediment to be found here, just a nice, bold cup of coffee.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Most early pterosaurs are found in oceanic sediments.—
Sara Schilling
July 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Now, there’s no reason for any such cat-and-mouse game.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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There’s a reason Mexico is one of the most coveted destinations to visit in Latin America—and why the best hotels in Mexico City are an excellent place to start immersing yourself in the culture.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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Butler, Georgetown and Villanova field football teams at the FCS level, but Villanova athletic director Eric Roedl and Butler athletic director Grant Leiendecker have said explicitly that their revenue-sharing efforts will prioritize basketball.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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In a realignment era when rivalries (and trophies) are forced upon fan bases, Notre Dame-Clemson has grown organically, fed by moments that would define seasons and careers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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And while the Texas outbreak has slowed significantly, across the country, Rivers says the U.S. is now seeing more cases on a weekly basis than in previous years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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In so doing, the squash foliage serves as a living mulch, preserving soil moisture and squelching weed growth. Herbs.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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While the home's backdrop is primarily neutral tones, Melissa kept things lively by incorporating collections, mix-and-match throw pillows, art, and fabrics throughout.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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The rooftop pool in particular offered the perfect backdrop to showcase Missoni’s iconic color, pattern, and playfulness in an elevated, unexpected setting.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Driftwood logs pile up along the shore like a sculptural installation, and gray whales are sometimes visible from land in the spring.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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