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as in instruction
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as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025
Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, have created hazardous conditions, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment efforts.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds-gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport-continue to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds — gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport — continued to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Thorne brings depth and fire to the role, grounding the high-concept world of armor and villains in real emotion and identity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, grounding yourself in reality and addressing concerns with patience and respect can strengthen your relationship rather than strain it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025
Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, have created hazardous conditions, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment efforts.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds-gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport-continue to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds — gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport — continued to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Thorne brings depth and fire to the role, grounding the high-concept world of armor and villains in real emotion and identity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, grounding yourself in reality and addressing concerns with patience and respect can strengthen your relationship rather than strain it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
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The only instructions for the theater audience that night will be to get their butts in the seats before curtain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Residents were advised to heed official warnings throughout the severe weather cycle and stay alert for any additional storm advisories or emergency instructions.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The spending proposal lawmakers approved, negotiated among the Democratic House and Senate leaders and the governor’s office, deviates from Pritzker’s original plan in certain areas, including funding for elementary and secondary education.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But the problem is the quality of education that the students receive, when they are rushed through the pipeline, with no time to focus on themselves, solely concentrated on productivity and employability, to pay back their debt.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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San Francisco was trying to create a Marxist demonstration out of its schooling, and parents in the famously progressive city wanted nothing to do with it.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 May 2025
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There seems to be a popular opinion among some teachers and parents that maintaining a native language would keep students back in their schooling.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The Knights of Ren Under the tutelage of Snoke, Ben, taking the name Kylo Ren, took leadership of the Knights of Ren, a group of Force-wielding warriors who were neither Jedi nor Sith. —As seen in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Likewise, in the same sector, Kaufland and Lidl, two supermarket chains, are owned by the same family under the tutelage of the Schwarz Group, each specializing in specific market segments.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In January, the three-time Olympian now known as Airman Alvarez graduated from basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as a member of the World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, which was established to help elite competitors continue training while also serving their country.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Destroyers and frigates typically require a year to reach initial operational capability by undergoing various basic training exercises, Wang added.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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