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you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
United by ingenuity and purpose, the mission reflects an enduring drive to push boundaries while grounding progress in humanistic values.
—Time, 2 June 2026
Blues, greens, and lilacs are grounding, and the first two are nature-inspired and convey calmness.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Your ruling planet, Mars, moves through steady, comfort-seeking Taurus until June 28, grounding your focus on finances and practical matters.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Ohtani left after grounding out in the fifth.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Mets star Juan Soto missed his second straight game because of illness and fellow outfielder Tyrone Taylor left with right hip pain after grounding out in the sixth inning.
—CBS News, 25 May 2026
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Investigators found visible battle damage around the conning tower and evidence of grounding at the bow, both of which closely match historical accounts of the vessel’s final engagement.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
United by ingenuity and purpose, the mission reflects an enduring drive to push boundaries while grounding progress in humanistic values.
—Time, 2 June 2026
Blues, greens, and lilacs are grounding, and the first two are nature-inspired and convey calmness.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Your ruling planet, Mars, moves through steady, comfort-seeking Taurus until June 28, grounding your focus on finances and practical matters.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Ohtani left after grounding out in the fifth.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Mets star Juan Soto missed his second straight game because of illness and fellow outfielder Tyrone Taylor left with right hip pain after grounding out in the sixth inning.
—CBS News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
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And since its stranding, the animal has reportedly been breathing irregularly and hardly moving.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Rely on simple, hands-off strategies like withdrawing only dividends and interest, basing calculations on your current lifestyle, or pulling just your RMDs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Jonah is basing a screenplay on the town and a father-and-son relationship.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The usual Hawaiian activities are done here–hiking, sailing, snorkeling and beaching but within an almost unspoiled part of Hawaii.—
Juliana Shallcross,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2023
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The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP).—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The resort tapped Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to lead their marine education and exploration program, and is a cut above other Maldives resorts for edu-oceanic activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 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
Noun
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Growing up, Lee was sent to a Chinese school for her first ten years of schooling, taking GCE ‘O’ Levels subjects including physics, chemistry and mathematics.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Columbia Heights Public Schools, like many other districts, offered virtual learning for children who remained at home during the crackdown, but online schooling ended after spring break, and with many back in class, the staff has been focused on their recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Behind Fernandez’s obsessive hitting tutelage, a young Bruins roster delivers national-best RBIs and on-base percentage.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Here, there’s a lingering sense Nadal either has not fully processed his experience growing up under his uncle’s tutelage, or isn’t willing to share his thoughts on it.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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