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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
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
An original soundtrack will accompany the release, further grounding the film in L’s sonic legacy.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
An original soundtrack will accompany the release, further grounding the film in L’s sonic legacy.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 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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More than 7 million student loan borrowers who have been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices beginning Friday with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt, the Education Department said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The candy bars, which are likely to be circulated in unofficial sales channels across Europe, can be identified by a unique batch code assigned to individual bars and when scanned would relay instructions on how to contact KitKat, the company said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The museum spans 630,000 square feet, housing spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, public programming, education, and scholarly research.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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At least, there was a lot less wrecking.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 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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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
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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
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Under the tutelage of his Marxist mentor, Petzold produced a sequence of disruptive, innovative works.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Thompson is also excited about the chance to try to turn this defense around under the tutelage of Smith again.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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His job was to give basic training to over 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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