1
2
as in instruction
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of grounding
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The scent—redolent of cedarwood, sandalwood, pomegranate, and frankincense—sets a calm, grounding tone for any visit.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Palmer, in particular, looks poised to carry the film’s heart amid the madness, grounding a story that frequently threatens to spin out of control.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Shohei Ohtani walked in his first two at-bats before grounding into a double play against Rodriguez in the fifth.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The essayist, novelist and farmer, 91, is interviewed off camera in the film, his deep, rumbling voice grounding the documentary with words of wisdom.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
This guide breaks down the most credible thinning hair treatments and products on the market, grounding each recommendation in what the evidence actually says.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Designed by Richard Joon Yoo and Uri Wegman, the memorial draws the eye toward the ninth floor — where many workers leaped — while grounding the viewer in the human cost below.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Think sound healing, herbarium workshops, refreshing facials and light, grounding bodywork sessions that introduce pressure points and the restoration of natural energy flow.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Xander Bogaerts lined out to left field, but Fermin saved the effort by grounding a double down the left field line to score Andujar.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The scent—redolent of cedarwood, sandalwood, pomegranate, and frankincense—sets a calm, grounding tone for any visit.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Palmer, in particular, looks poised to carry the film’s heart amid the madness, grounding a story that frequently threatens to spin out of control.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Shohei Ohtani walked in his first two at-bats before grounding into a double play against Rodriguez in the fifth.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The essayist, novelist and farmer, 91, is interviewed off camera in the film, his deep, rumbling voice grounding the documentary with words of wisdom.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
This guide breaks down the most credible thinning hair treatments and products on the market, grounding each recommendation in what the evidence actually says.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Designed by Richard Joon Yoo and Uri Wegman, the memorial draws the eye toward the ninth floor — where many workers leaped — while grounding the viewer in the human cost below.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Think sound healing, herbarium workshops, refreshing facials and light, grounding bodywork sessions that introduce pressure points and the restoration of natural energy flow.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
-
The stranding took place at Bigbury Beach in South Devon, about 230 miles southwest of London, according to a statement from the Devon Wildlife Trust, a local conservation charity.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The team also gave Luna a series of initial instructions, including pre-launch priorities like hiring an employee to run the store’s day-to-day operations, deciding what the store should sell and ordering inventory.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Ultimately, their preferred candidate, a moderate, prevailed, but Jude said that he is disappointed with the new administration’s policies, which have cut already paltry funding for public education.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
-
The event raises critical funds to provide research, programs, education, and advocacy so moms and babies get the best possible start to life.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
-
More than 135,000 people are sheltering in over 660 collective sites, while essential services—water, sanitation, and schooling—are being severely disrupted.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
-
But this mayor has made clear his intention to ensure both genuine community involvement in schooling and accountability in outcomes.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
When Gass was first announced as Levi’s president in 2022—spending a year under the tutelage of CEO predecessor Chip Bergh before taking over a year later—many in the peanut gallery pointed to her previous struggles at Kohl’s as reason for skepticism.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Create a succulent arrangement under the tutelage of instructor Maritza Aguirre.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
His job was to give basic training to over 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
The Washington Post reported earlier this month that ICE removed about 240 hours of basic training from its program, equivalent to about 40% of instructional time, according to government records.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
