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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
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
So, the King wanting them out of palace grounds makes sense, as that could solve two problems.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
However, during the shutdown, VA benefits regional offices are closed, transition program assistance has ceased and VA cemetery grounds are not being maintained.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
In the three years that the new building was being constructed on school grounds, and now that the old school is being torn down, students at Bruce Vento have been without a playground.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
An estimated 7,000 people attended a protest at the Capitol grounds, at least 2,000 people also protested near the Galleria Mall in Roseville and events were held in a variety of other cities around the region, including Elk Grove, Folsom and Auburn.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Topping it all off are the lushly landscaped grounds, which are showcased by a pool and a spillover spa alongside a sundeck, a barbecue and bar setup, and a fire pit conversation area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
But the legal grounds for the deployments aren't something many people caught up in them have the luxury of thinking about, says Lind of the American Immigration Council.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The trial was delayed in June on diplomatic and security grounds.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Green notes of bergamot and patchouli keep things fresh, while a deeper, aromatic base of musk, incense, and tonka bean grounds the lighter side.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
This grounds the reading experience, giving us a through-line amid the chaos.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
The team grounds its legal decisions in case-specific insight, thorough preparation, and a clear strategy to stay ahead of opposing counsel.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival happens on the former Freeman Coliseum grounds every autumn, and this event gives local chefs the chance to show off their barbacoa-making skills (with plenty of Big Red on-hand to wash it down, of course).
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Kandace Crystal grounds the play with her quiet, strong, maternal presence as Wolf & Bird, a woman happily pregnant with her second child.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to an inquiry from the Miami Herald asking on what grounds Vorbe, who has an ongoing immigration case and had an upcoming hearing, was detained.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking life over ourselves each morning grounds us both.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Police said the case is pending and may be grounds for additional charges and university disciplinary action.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
So, the King wanting them out of palace grounds makes sense, as that could solve two problems.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
However, during the shutdown, VA benefits regional offices are closed, transition program assistance has ceased and VA cemetery grounds are not being maintained.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
In the three years that the new building was being constructed on school grounds, and now that the old school is being torn down, students at Bruce Vento have been without a playground.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
An estimated 7,000 people attended a protest at the Capitol grounds, at least 2,000 people also protested near the Galleria Mall in Roseville and events were held in a variety of other cities around the region, including Elk Grove, Folsom and Auburn.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Topping it all off are the lushly landscaped grounds, which are showcased by a pool and a spillover spa alongside a sundeck, a barbecue and bar setup, and a fire pit conversation area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
But the legal grounds for the deployments aren't something many people caught up in them have the luxury of thinking about, says Lind of the American Immigration Council.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The trial was delayed in June on diplomatic and security grounds.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
They were only permitted onto the Roland Garros grounds on their match days, practicing across the street on the others.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Green notes of bergamot and patchouli keep things fresh, while a deeper, aromatic base of musk, incense, and tonka bean grounds the lighter side.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
This grounds the reading experience, giving us a through-line amid the chaos.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
The team grounds its legal decisions in case-specific insight, thorough preparation, and a clear strategy to stay ahead of opposing counsel.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival happens on the former Freeman Coliseum grounds every autumn, and this event gives local chefs the chance to show off their barbacoa-making skills (with plenty of Big Red on-hand to wash it down, of course).
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Kandace Crystal grounds the play with her quiet, strong, maternal presence as Wolf & Bird, a woman happily pregnant with her second child.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to an inquiry from the Miami Herald asking on what grounds Vorbe, who has an ongoing immigration case and had an upcoming hearing, was detained.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking life over ourselves each morning grounds us both.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds
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Sheffield pointed out that the city invested in various commercial corridors along Kercheval Avenue, Dexter, East Warren and Livernois, along with approving affordable housing units and investing in city parks.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The data informs an Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program that shapes management decisions and conservation practices in the face of climate change and industrial development in areas bordering the park.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Maurepas is known to be resting under layers of sediment about 50 feet below the waterline.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Though the structures appear to only be heads, many of them have full bodies that have been concealed by sediment over the centuries.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When looking for reasons the Nuggets will win a championship, Braun belongs high on the checklist.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plan was to get Holmes out of town to set up a new life in Hawaii, according to deposition testimony and interviews with Holmes.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Author Colleen Hoover, 45, whose bestselling novel inspired the adaptation, sat for a deposition recently, according to sources.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Police have not released further information about the events that led up to the shooting or a potential motive.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The local police started searching for the girl’s parents – and a motive.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each one rests on a foundation of great ideas that can wrap around your mind like a tentacle and force you to really think about what has frightened you.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The fate of both villages rests in the hands of Pumpkid and Bony Lu, who join forces with a quirky group of friends to save the holidays and reunite their communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The air buzzes with nostalgia and pride as alumni return to the yard, reconnecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy that shaped them.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Bills have committed 35 penalties, 30 of them accepted for 209 yards.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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