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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
Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Similar to meditation, every four-minute session feels calming and grounding, and is a great way to start my days.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident came as a massive winter storm swept across much of the eastern United States, grounding thousands of flights nationwide and severely disrupting air travel.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The shadow is confusion, overthinking, or starting ten ideas without grounding any of them.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Drawing on modern rom-com sensibilities while grounding its storytelling in emotionally recognizable situations, the series arrives at a moment when audiences are increasingly overwhelmed by choice.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Cooking or baking from scratch can also be grounding and rewarding.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And rather than having the technology imposed on schools and families, many argued for grounding the discussion in human values and broad participation.
—Janice Mak, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Former employees and hyperbaric chamber experts testified throughout the past couple of months that the facility failed to use grounding straps as early as 2017, something one former employee testified to not always being the case.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
That means search firms grounding their search processes and committees in lived experience, boards committing to governance alignment and presidential support, and funders willing to align expectations with institutional reality.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Similar to meditation, every four-minute session feels calming and grounding, and is a great way to start my days.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident came as a massive winter storm swept across much of the eastern United States, grounding thousands of flights nationwide and severely disrupting air travel.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The shadow is confusion, overthinking, or starting ten ideas without grounding any of them.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Drawing on modern rom-com sensibilities while grounding its storytelling in emotionally recognizable situations, the series arrives at a moment when audiences are increasingly overwhelmed by choice.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Cooking or baking from scratch can also be grounding and rewarding.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And rather than having the technology imposed on schools and families, many argued for grounding the discussion in human values and broad participation.
—Janice Mak, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Former employees and hyperbaric chamber experts testified throughout the past couple of months that the facility failed to use grounding straps as early as 2017, something one former employee testified to not always being the case.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
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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
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Fireplaces in guest rooms come with a lighting kit and instructions, but the team is more than happy to come set up a roaring blaze for you.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other university systems in Texas have also placed restrictions on classroom instruction or have begun internal reviews of course offerings following a new state law.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lillehaug told the news outlet there were only around 17 prosecutors in Minnesota of the 50 that the office is normally supposed to have, basing that number off his ongoing familiarity with people who work there.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, basing postseason assignments solely on performance rather than seniority would guarantee that the league's biggest games are officiated by its best referees.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wynn Las Vegas is turning travel into a hands-on education with behind-the-scenes classes led by its world-class culinary, bar, and floral teams.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cases demonstrate that Californians can create a better education system for less.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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In one case, the life of an upper-class woman and contemporary of Julius Caesar, Clodia, saw her reputation destroyed by false claims of harlotry, home-wrecking, and husband-killing.—
Time,
Time,
24 Nov. 2025
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Her mother lived in Nashville and Bullock came to be closer by and study art at George Peabody College for Teachers, now a part of Vanderbilt University, like countless other female artists before and since who went to Nashville for schooling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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During his insulated schooling and military training, nobody told Joseph that South Africa’s white civilian leaders had changed their view of Mandela and were beginning to negotiate with him.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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But considering new defensive coordinator Christian Parker has a deep history of developing cornerbacks, and that first-round players at the position have had success under his tutelage, Hood could make sense for Dallas.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vonn and Paula Moltzan both were once taught at Buck Hill in Minnesota under the tutelage of late coach Erich Sailer.—
Pat Graham,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he was sent to Fort Yukon, Alaska.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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Those taking part will be paid and offered hands-on exposure to life in the armed forces, including basic training and placements that could involve working at sea or alongside specialist units.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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