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you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025
Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, have created hazardous conditions, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment efforts.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds-gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport-continue to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds — gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport — continued to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Thorne brings depth and fire to the role, grounding the high-concept world of armor and villains in real emotion and identity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, grounding yourself in reality and addressing concerns with patience and respect can strengthen your relationship rather than strain it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025
Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, have created hazardous conditions, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment efforts.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds-gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport-continue to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, strong winds — gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport — continued to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Thorne brings depth and fire to the role, grounding the high-concept world of armor and villains in real emotion and identity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, grounding yourself in reality and addressing concerns with patience and respect can strengthen your relationship rather than strain it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
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Plus, researchers at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas last week provided open source instructions for how to build your own quantum sensor at low cost—complete with a special, crucial diamond.—
Lily Hay Newman,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Among the available packages are women’s tennis weekends instruction and round-robin play.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The do-gooders care about real issues like public health, education and the environment.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office has already increased education and traffic enforcement on SR-67 and the Poway Sheriff’s traffic division is dedicating more time to patrolling the highway.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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While many states are now embedding financial education into K–12 schooling, the realities confronting a 17-year-old differ vastly from those facing a 22-year-old navigating healthcare deductibles, credit scores, and 401(k) matches.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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The program, which would use public money to help pay for private schooling, bitterly divided Republican lawmakers two years ago.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Both Antonetti and Chernoff learned their craft under the tutelage of executive Mark Shapiro, who left Cleveland in 2015 to become president of the Blue Jays and brought along Ross Atkins as general manager.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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People who can't even boil water are put under the tutelage of top chefs and have to get their skills in the kitchen up quick or be eliminated.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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They are taught throughout their career – during basic training, officer candidate training and in recurring sessions through the years – to seek clarification.—
Samuel C. Mahaney,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Representatives from Retriever Ridge Kennels will talk about how to select the right dog for your goals, basic training principals and what to expect for the first season with your dog.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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