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as in park
the area around and belonging to a building
an escorted tour of the White House and its surrounding grounds
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as in reason
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
evicted the tenants on the grounds that they violated the lease
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as in predicates
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounds
Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Over the years, the garden has produced epic shows, mostly through its process of scattering the work of such art celebrities as Dale Chihuly, Alexander Calder and Deborah Butterfield among the famous flora planted in its grounds on York Street.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
On May 27, The Star took a tour around the FIFA Fan Fest grounds, learning the setup of the venue and the process of getting fans in the grounds.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
As part of his deal with then-President Biden’s Justice Department, Irizarry pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Their couple's wedding ceremony — which took place near Windsor Castle, but not on royal grounds — was intimate, with only 28 guests, including Prince William, Prince Harry and Camilla's two children.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But the dog park will remain open, as well as areas outside the festival grounds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Folk dancing, storytelling, wreath workshops, live music, and traditional dishes (pickled herring, new potatoes, strawberries with cream) fill the leafy grounds of Djurgården island.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That's not much of a path for female athletes who object on fairness grounds.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
His work grounds the supernatural in the everyday, drawn from real-world terrors.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Bee's Knees grounds you in a sense of place in a nostalgic, evocative way.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The staff grounds the beef sirloin daily, a crucial step.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Maintenance and grounds workers at Illinois State University are in the third week of a strike amid ongoing wage disputes.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The inclusion of a late Neolithic female figurine fragment from North Macedonia grounds the exhibition in deep time, underscoring the persistence of these forms.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The room’s dramatic statement, Lee Jofa’s Arley wallpaper in Lagoon, echoes the natural beauty framed by the expansive windows, fostering a tranquil retreat that further grounds the cottage in the landscape.
—Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
But the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds, which led Edgewell to walk away from the acquisition.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Over the years, the garden has produced epic shows, mostly through its process of scattering the work of such art celebrities as Dale Chihuly, Alexander Calder and Deborah Butterfield among the famous flora planted in its grounds on York Street.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
On May 27, The Star took a tour around the FIFA Fan Fest grounds, learning the setup of the venue and the process of getting fans in the grounds.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
As part of his deal with then-President Biden’s Justice Department, Irizarry pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Their couple's wedding ceremony — which took place near Windsor Castle, but not on royal grounds — was intimate, with only 28 guests, including Prince William, Prince Harry and Camilla's two children.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But the dog park will remain open, as well as areas outside the festival grounds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Folk dancing, storytelling, wreath workshops, live music, and traditional dishes (pickled herring, new potatoes, strawberries with cream) fill the leafy grounds of Djurgården island.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That's not much of a path for female athletes who object on fairness grounds.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Bentley also appears in the film opposite Aakeel; the supporting cast is drawn from working drama students, whose presence grounds the masterclass setting in something immediate and lived-in.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
His work grounds the supernatural in the everyday, drawn from real-world terrors.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Bee's Knees grounds you in a sense of place in a nostalgic, evocative way.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The staff grounds the beef sirloin daily, a crucial step.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Maintenance and grounds workers at Illinois State University are in the third week of a strike amid ongoing wage disputes.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The inclusion of a late Neolithic female figurine fragment from North Macedonia grounds the exhibition in deep time, underscoring the persistence of these forms.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The room’s dramatic statement, Lee Jofa’s Arley wallpaper in Lagoon, echoes the natural beauty framed by the expansive windows, fostering a tranquil retreat that further grounds the cottage in the landscape.
—Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Downtown Portland is a highly walkable area packed with shops, museums, restaurants, bars, parks, and one-way streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The park was modeled after Disneyland, and anchored by the theme of Texas history.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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In response to the application, the USACE said the project’s soil erosion and sediment control plan would require review by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Water receptacles across the facility were reported to be dirty, including a bowl shared by 15 goats, a turkey, seven chickens, a llama and a potbellied pig, which contained brownish-black sediment and thick green algae.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a good reason that rooms come with binoculars because there is almost too much action to scope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That depth was part of the reason the 2001-02 Kings went 61-21 and took the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in the Western Conference Finals.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In a letter addressed to the Meadowbrook Master Board and obtained by the Johnson County Post, the owners explain that a notable, unnamed organization would be staying on the premises and using the restaurant spaces.—
Jenna Thompson
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Although there was talk that the dinner would resume, Jiang appeared on stage about an hour later and said that it would be rescheduled, after law enforcement recommended that guests leave the premises.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Dali owner, operators' defense During pretrial proceedings, several crew members aboard the cargo ship Dali at the time of the collapse invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during depositions.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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According to Butcher, since Nancy Guthrie is the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, the clear motive is financial greed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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The two candidates vying for Fulton County Commission chair repeatedly questioned each other’s motives Monday during a testy debate ahead of their runoff election.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Hubbard emphasized that the whole bond market system rests on the trust that the debt will be repaid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Their competitive advantage traditionally rests on operational efficiency rather than symbolic value.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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