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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
Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Lewkowitz opened the discussion by grounding the conversation in history, noting that cotton has remained a viable and desired resource for seven millennia.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
On immigration, Tamayo offered unequivocal support for the ordinance, grounding his position in personal experience with affected families during his 11 years as a Chula Vista Elementary School District trustee.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Best of all, the Tony nominee smartly resists overplaying the joke, grounding the part enough that Brad's unraveling becomes funnier.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The result nods to the site’s musical past without leaning into nostalgia, grounding the hotel firmly in its present-day setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The practice is called grounding, also known as earthing, and it’s been documented across cultures for thousands of years.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
In his next at-bat, Keaschall swung at a first-pitch changeup, grounding into a double play.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Designer Ashley Hauza agrees and stresses the importance of grounding the space through larger statement pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Talking things through with them can be comforting and grounding.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Lewkowitz opened the discussion by grounding the conversation in history, noting that cotton has remained a viable and desired resource for seven millennia.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
On immigration, Tamayo offered unequivocal support for the ordinance, grounding his position in personal experience with affected families during his 11 years as a Chula Vista Elementary School District trustee.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Best of all, the Tony nominee smartly resists overplaying the joke, grounding the part enough that Brad's unraveling becomes funnier.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The result nods to the site’s musical past without leaning into nostalgia, grounding the hotel firmly in its present-day setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The practice is called grounding, also known as earthing, and it’s been documented across cultures for thousands of years.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
In his next at-bat, Keaschall swung at a first-pitch changeup, grounding into a double play.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Designer Ashley Hauza agrees and stresses the importance of grounding the space through larger statement pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 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
Noun
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But when cooking them at home, detour from the package instructions.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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His book is both an instruction guide and a primer.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This intent aligned with the nation’s urgent emphasis on education as a defense against mob rule.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tall served as Mali’s education and science minister from 2016 to 2017 and is the president of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative, a political party opposed to the military government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 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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These laws cover how low long kids can work as well as schooling requirements, permits and financial protections.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Reducing gender discrimination in education has been a crucial driver, as a growing number of women in developed economies opt to pursue schooling and careers over creating a family.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Under the tutelage of new Rockies pitching coach Alon Leichman and new assistant pitching coach Gabe Ribas, Senzatela honed his craft during spring training.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both the Army and Navy have created programs to get applicants up to snuff with physical and academic standards in pre-basic training camps to come into compliance to serve, moves which have served as short-term silver bullets for their recruiting issues.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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