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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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
The sinkhole is roughly 4 by 6 feet at the surface, expanding to 4 by 8 feet below ground.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 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
Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, Sorrell struck out swinging, followed by Hacopian grounding out to first base, which advanced the runners.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Rewind back to 2006, when times were tough, government surveillance in the name of national security was upping the paranoia factor, the Middle East was in crisis, and an American president had started a war on foreign soil and shaky grounds.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
The sinkhole is roughly 4 by 6 feet at the surface, expanding to 4 by 8 feet below ground.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 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
Crow-Armstrong sent the next pitch into center field for an RBI single before Witt grounded into a double play to end the inning.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, Sorrell struck out swinging, followed by Hacopian grounding out to first base, which advanced the runners.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rarely have an actor's eyes been put to such good use, as Murphy's thousand-yard stare communicates guilt, regret, and anxious anticipation of how his life's work will impact the world for generations to come.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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What to read next High-energy geological event Morphological and geophysical surveys are important for the recognition of anomalous subsurface structural features, Koeberl said, which may be deeply eroded craters or impact structures entirely covered by post-impact sediments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Allred said large-scale tree removal can damage wildlife habitat, increase stormwater runoff and sediment entering nearby waterways, and add to flooding risks.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mansfield Summit Coach Emund Pritchett said the program lost 7 players from last year’s team for various reasons, but some could’ve been back.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The top two teams from the Americas beyond the United States (which is guaranteed a spot as the host country) qualified into the six-team field through the World Baseball Classic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the par-5s making up just 12 of the 54 holes Åberg has played this week, more than 50 percent of his strokes gained against the field have come there.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC confirm damage to other Iranian naval bases.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite the attacks, Iranian leaders have vowed to continue fighting and have launched drones and missiles at Israel as well as US bases and energy infrastructure in nearby countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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These may include soil conservation, water management, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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While all three properties for the vineyard designate wines are certified organic through CCOF, (California Certified Organic Farmers), winemaking for each site requires a slightly different approach because of distinct soils and tannin profiles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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In survival mode, many brands have been forced to knuckle down and fortify their business strategies, in hopes of setting them up for success against a difficult backdrop.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has already pushed gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices higher, worsening an already delicate cost-of-living backdrop.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don Abelardo Rodriguez, son of the Mexican president, spotted this plot of land from helicopter and turned it into a private home and eventually the region's first resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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White officials used their positions atop the local commissions that oversaw federal agricultural programs to drive Black landowners into so much debt that most of them had to sell off their land.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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