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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
Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Both off and on the festival grounds, these brands host a series of parties, pop-ups and other VIP events that lavish celebrities, influencers and artists with premium experiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The organization was also involved in an initiative that led to the installation of a ground solar panel array that now provides electricity for Pewaukee City Hall.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 12 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 2024, CesiumAstro landed a contract with NASA to develop advanced radio to support ground testing of navigation networks.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Both off and on the festival grounds, these brands host a series of parties, pop-ups and other VIP events that lavish celebrities, influencers and artists with premium experiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The organization was also involved in an initiative that led to the installation of a ground solar panel array that now provides electricity for Pewaukee City Hall.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ryan hit Nathan Lukes to begin the second before Ernie Clement grounded into a double play.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
Noun
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Wang grimaced, eying his neighbor’s yard.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ballard, the Championship Game MVP, blasted a shot over the wall from 26 yards near the middle of the pitch to the top right for Cain (19-3-5).—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
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King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over time, calcium, lime, sediment, and even biofilm can accumulate in the aerator—especially in homes with hard water—making routine cleaning essential for performance and to keep your water clean and clear.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
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The reason many of the remaining adults on Medicaid are not working is that they are retired, serving as a caregiver, or too sick, KFF has found.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Humans are in the loop for a reason.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy followed his first-round 67 with a second-round 65 on Friday and stands 12-under 132 — six shots clear of the field.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Carson Benge bobbled a ball in left field, turning a leadoff single into a double for Jacob Wilson, and former Mets utilityman Jeff McNeil sent him home with a single.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hershman has been serving in the role on an interim basis since December.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wells Fargo's Efficiency Ratio came in a bit higher than expected, but still indicated significant improvement, with a year-over-year decline of 2 percentage points, or 200-basis-points (a lower number is better here).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Honestly, a new bear market in crude is far-fetched given the geopolitical backdrop, and Devon is a North American play.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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An American flag and the Statue of Liberty adorn the backdrop.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let praise land, then keep going at your own pace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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