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as in instruction
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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
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
Verb
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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If cell phone radio waves are interfering with headsets, pilots can usually still hear instructions from the control tower, but the audio could be less clear.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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If the user follows these instructions, the command downloads and runs the malicious file known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS).—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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This stems partly from outdated perceptions and a lack of clear consumer education on eSIM benefits.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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So rather than having to pay up front for schooling, cosmetologists and barbers can start earning money quickly and work their way up the ladder.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Many families kept their kids enrolled in alternative schooling options after neighborhoods public schools reopened and returned to in-person learning.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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That's certainly true for Shuler, who started Shuler Studio under the tutelage of her own mother (who monogrammed everything from sweaters to telephone book covers), and has now passed the tradition to her daughter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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And Mary Margaret developed a highly successful career as the second Hispanic real estate agent and broker in the city, under the tutelage of Mary Lou Chapa.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The complaint noted that Said enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Said, of Melvindale, enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia, according to the complaint.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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