ground (out)

Definition of ground (out)next
past tense of grind (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground (out)
Verb
  • Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.
    Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The state and the economic alliance forged ahead, the development letter of intent transferring to Sandisk after Western Digital spun it into a separate public company.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But the friendship was really forged during the pandemic season of Summer House.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Celeste worked up to three jobs at a time and launched a food business from her home.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Now this got several corners of the ol’ interwebs worked up into quite a lather.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After all, everything has worked out so far.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But her response, in my opinion, reaffirmed that Richardson simply hasn’t worked out in Indy, and a change of scenery is likely a formality.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For such stories to work, each contradiction has to be hammered out, variables accounted for, and plot holes filled and covered with grass.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
  • However, a binding agreement hammered out with residents more than 20 years ago limits building heights, which would prevent them from adding two stories at Anderson Parking without eliminating the building’s rooftop observatory.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Ground (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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