as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Each of these areas of my life plays a key role and contributes to my sense of purpose and normalcy, grounding me, especially when everything feels unsettled.
—Revathi Advaithi, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Public Comments Many leaders speak out on political and social issues without grounding that stance in their brand, values, or customer base.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Deeply grounding and personal to you, this could result in you making the decision to merge finances with a significant other or make a serious commitment with family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Chopra has visited over 100 countries, from the sweeping canyons of Utah to islands off the coast of Africa and India, grounding himself in some of the world's most beautiful destinations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Tasters appreciated this graham cracker’s floral, earthy vanilla notes, well-rounded baking spice flavors, and undercurrent of grounding molasses.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Jenkins recommends grounding the color with a deep bronze and some cozy cream boucle.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Bray described the course as a sort of charcuterie-like set of bites with one central protein grounding the flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards was ejected by home plate umpire Brennan Miller after grounding out in the first inning.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Each of these areas of my life plays a key role and contributes to my sense of purpose and normalcy, grounding me, especially when everything feels unsettled.
—Revathi Advaithi, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Public Comments Many leaders speak out on political and social issues without grounding that stance in their brand, values, or customer base.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Deeply grounding and personal to you, this could result in you making the decision to merge finances with a significant other or make a serious commitment with family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Chopra has visited over 100 countries, from the sweeping canyons of Utah to islands off the coast of Africa and India, grounding himself in some of the world's most beautiful destinations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Tasters appreciated this graham cracker’s floral, earthy vanilla notes, well-rounded baking spice flavors, and undercurrent of grounding molasses.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Jenkins recommends grounding the color with a deep bronze and some cozy cream boucle.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Bray described the course as a sort of charcuterie-like set of bites with one central protein grounding the flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
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Some of these will always fail, some will complete with a breakout, and some will continue basing.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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School funding was made more equitable by calculating the needs of individual school districts and basing state revenue on those needs, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Obiageli Orah, the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, told Newsflare the passenger repeatedly failed to comply with safety instructions.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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The wrecking begins when Carey (Marvin), Paul’s best friend, ill-advisedly sleeps with Julie—and then, more ill-advisedly still, confesses it to Paul the next day.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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With such a long hiatus and a different type of personnel, the Tigers needed some schooling.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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At $2,966 per year, Cairo in Egypt was the least expensive location in Africa for international schooling.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Under the tutelage of Master Splinter and the assistance of reporter April O’Neil, the crimefighting crew of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo ran for 10 seasons between Saturday mornings and syndication.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky appears to be benefiting from Hess’ tutelage.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Riders would also need basic training in CPR and AED use, as well as guidance from emergency dispatchers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) advises that dogs undergo basic training before attending a restaurant, and that owners ensure the establishment is dog-friendly before arriving.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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