grounding 1 of 2

noun

Definition of groundingnext
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as in stranding

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as in instruction

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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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Recent Examples of grounding
Verb
The streak ended with an intentional-grounding penalty in the fourth quarter. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 However, Maikel Garcia halted the scoring chance by grounding into a double play. — Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 This means establishing continuous data deduplication pipelines, enriching customer profiles with real-time behavioral signals and grounding the decisioning engine in strict governance boundaries. — Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 For a studio that built its modern reputation on superb player traversal, grounding Wolverine in static, empty zones feels like a massive step backward. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 But, again, grounding yourself — my faith, my family, my kids, and the things that really matter in life can bring you back. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Alejandro Kirk hit an RBI single, and Smith capped the scoring by grounding into a one-run double play. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Greenery becomes an artful layer, softening the building and giving it a sense of (literal) grounding that tech-adulating blobitecture often lacks. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Its Oceanic Balance Retreat is an all-encompassing yoga experience tailored to its surroundings, whether energizing at dawn or grounding at sunset. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
  1. stranding
  2. instruction
  3. basing
  4. beaching
  5. education
  6. wrecking
  7. schooling
  8. tutelage
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
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  • Each package contains cooking instructions such as cook time and preferred cooking method.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.
    — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of instruction
Verb
  • Godshalk also recommends choosing basing flowers to add complementary texture and color to the parallel plant material.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota currently leads the B-21 basing effort.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of basing
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  • The usual Hawaiian activities are done here–hiking, sailing, snorkeling and beaching but within an almost unspoiled part of Hawaii.
    — Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023
Definition of beaching
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  • The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Economic education is not reserved for a certain kind of student.
    — Michael Poore Special to the Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • At least, there was a lot less wrecking.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The Ravens haven’t really had that game-wrecking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs was in his prime.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of wrecking
Noun
  • The California State University system currently requires undergraduate applicants whose schooling was in a language other than English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language to prove their proficiency in the language.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public schools also face more competition than ever, including homeschooling, private schools and online schooling options.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • Moore is genuinely hilarious in the role, transforming under the tutelage of Paul Giamatti’s world-weary director character Jerry from a timid mouse into an indomitable and histrionic artist.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • By extension, Kmet had received plenty of tutelage on how the Packers found their groove.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tutelage

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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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