as in landed
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water
once his boat was grounded, all he could do was wait for the tide to come back in and raise it off the sand bar
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as in based
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounded
Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Over time, those pieces begin to connect in a way that feels more grounded.
—Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Though Chisholm grounded out to first to end the drama, Kotsay was not happy with his bullpen’s ninth-inning performance, which included five walks, four of them in a row with two outs.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Faith helps leaders remain grounded when circumstances shift, when pressure rises, and when the future feels uncertain.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Over time, those pieces begin to connect in a way that feels more grounded.
—Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Verb
Cooper Chaplain lined out to left, Jerdy Lopez grounded out to third base and Kade Smith popped out to the pitcher.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Though Chisholm grounded out to first to end the drama, Kotsay was not happy with his bullpen’s ninth-inning performance, which included five walks, four of them in a row with two outs.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounded
Adjective
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Marriages among the landed and propertied involved legally binding settlements drawn up by lawyers (with no obligation to confidentiality).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Elordi plays Heathcliff, the romantic anti-hero who is discovered on the streets before being taken in by a wealthy member of Britain’s landed gentry, only to fall in love with their daughter.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Michaela Trimble is a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who has been based in Mexico City for a decade.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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That enshrinement is predicated on what Valentine, 76, was able to do in the dugout for the Mets, at the helm of one of the most successful and entertaining periods in club history.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounded. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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