GROUNDINGS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

groundings

noun

plural of grounding

as in educations

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tenures

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instructions

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How could lay people, in light of these instructions, come to a unanimous conclusion as to what Clancy was thinking?

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
The Moon squares structured Saturn, making unclear emails, shifting responsibilities, or poorly explained instructions especially frustrating.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

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