as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Layers of spice mingle with papyrus to evoke antique paper, while cedar adds grounding warmth.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This week is about grounding your ambition in authenticity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
It's got to be entertaining but also grounding.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Chopra stated that one of the best ways to deal with jet lag was by grounding yourself.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Schwarber got aggressive in his first at-bat, jumping on Yamamoto’s first pitch and grounding out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With a powdery opening and a grounding nutmeg and tonka bean base, this eau de parfum lingers on skin and clothes for hours without overpowering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Mental health experts suggest that hands-on hobbies like knitting, puzzle-making, and baking foster mindfulness and reduce anxiety by activating our senses, grounding us in the moment, and shifting focus from perfection to process.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Layers of spice mingle with papyrus to evoke antique paper, while cedar adds grounding warmth.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This week is about grounding your ambition in authenticity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
It's got to be entertaining but also grounding.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Chopra stated that one of the best ways to deal with jet lag was by grounding yourself.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Schwarber got aggressive in his first at-bat, jumping on Yamamoto’s first pitch and grounding out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With a powdery opening and a grounding nutmeg and tonka bean base, this eau de parfum lingers on skin and clothes for hours without overpowering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
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Since 2016, the travel insurance company has created this rating, basing it off data from the Global Peace Index, Numbeo and GeoSure Global scores.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to the Payscale report, 63% of employers saw an increase in employees basing their salary requests on inaccurate or unverified data this year.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 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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It's also recommended to teach your children essential information like full name spellings, birthdates, addresses and any instructions on what to do in case of an emergency, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use insecticidal soap, neem or horticultural oils, or Spinosad, and follow label instructions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Head Start provides free child care and early education to kids living in poverty, while also serving as a coordinator of services, like health care and food access, to their families.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The coaches also decided King’s wrecking-ball approach was effective.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The addresses listed in the wrecking permits border the east of the truck plant where Ford makes its iconic Super Duty trucks, Expedition SUVs and luxury Lincoln Navigators.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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For decades, they have been disillusioned by the cynicism, intellectual narrowness and greed of the corporate academy, which chose profit over principles while providing knowledge without conscience, skill without reflection, and schooling without heart.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Williams attended Blue Springs High School before transferring to La Jolla Country Day School, a private school in California, to finish out her schooling.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Start of Watch will be set in 1991, with the 26-year-old Harry as an LAPD rookie under the tutelage of training officer Eli Bridges (Hardwick).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Caleb Williams, the first pick in the 2024 draft, is showing signs of growth under Johnson’s tutelage.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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When his best friend — only friend — Ray (Liam Oh) leaves the Air Force Academy and enlists in the Marines, Cameron learns about the buddy system guaranteeing that friends who enlist together can do basic training together.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Following two years of basic training, the new candidates will be eligible for mission assignments in low-Earth orbit and on the Moon, as NASA's Artemis program works toward sending the first humans to Mars.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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