GROUNDING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

grounding 1 of 2

noun

Definition of grounding

as in stranding

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as in instruction

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tenure

grounding

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verb

present participle of ground

as in basing

to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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Having the space to think deeply about responsible tech use alongside national and local policymakers, builders and community leaders has been immensely grounding. — Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Cleveland Clinic describes this kind of movement as a distraction and grounding technique, not a treatment. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 With Mundy involved, the series became akin to True Detective crossed with Green Lantern, grounding what is often a labyrinth storyline of galactic proportions. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Singles by Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter followed, and a strikeout was followed by Lowe extending the lead to 3-0 by grounding a single through the right side. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 When a problem gets this big, such simple diagnostics can be invaluable for grounding solutions in reality. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Even thin ash can damage aircraft engines, potentially grounding flights across large areas. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 Harris snapped the tie by grounding a 2-2 pitch into right field as automatic runner Ha-Seong Kim easily scored. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Start by building structure, varying the height and form of plantings to add dimension while grounding your home in the landscape. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding

Noun

North Beach and North Beach Road have been temporarily closed as a result of the stranding, the National Park Service said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Similar to a person involved in a car accident, dolphins can become injured and exhausted during a stranding and should never be pushed or dragged back into the water, IFAW warned.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of stranding

Noun

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have uncovered a new processor attack that can bypass defenses in Intel and AMD chips by exploiting a security gap lasting only a handful of instructions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
John’s hacking skills prove useful, as does the T-800’s extensive firepower—although per John’s instructions, there are zero human fatalities.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of instruction

Verb

The immediate follow through confirmed the breakout, adding conviction that bitcoin is in long-term basing phase and June-July marked the bottom.

— Lee Ying Shan,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Overall, Red Sea basing to date has focused more on crisis response in East Africa, countering and competing against Russia and China.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of basing

Noun

Gates is optimistic about AI's potential impact on healthcare, education, agriculture, scientific research, government services, small businesses, and more.

— Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
To grow its talent pool, GSK India has early career programs such as the xCEL Trainee Program for graduates and initiatives like the GSK Scholars Programme, which aims to support students pursuing STEM education in the country.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Massachusetts, Vermont, and some other states require only 40 hours of real-estate schooling before licensure.

— Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Even though public schooling became compulsory in 1896, the language barrier and the remote location of many plantations led to gaps in access to these laborers’ formal education.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of schooling

Noun

Her early years as associate scenic designer on Broadway during the 1990s and early 2000s included such shows as The Red Shoes, Scarlett Pimpernel and, under the tutelage of her beloved mentor Tony Walton, Taller Than a Dwarf and Uncle Vanya.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
The Jaguars were a surprise team under the tutelage of first-year coach Liam Coen, winning their final eight regular season games en route to a 13-4 record.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

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