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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
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The estate offers nearly 14,000 square feet of living and recreation space on 2 acres of landscaped grounds.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
On national security grounds, the regulation authorizes the censor to prohibit reporting or broadcasting any material that could reveal sensitive information or pose a threat to the country’s security interests.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, direct engagement with political causes or campaigns is grounds for disqualification.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Miller case itself will be reconsidered in light of SCOTUS’s recent decision expanding Maryland public school parents’ right to object to content on religious grounds.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The 21-page agreement prohibits the gathering or publication of any information that is not authorized by the government, including declassified information and off-the-record conversations, whether obtained on or off Pentagon grounds.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
McCarty acknowledged the limitations of the safe camping grounds.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Ghostface can never really be defeated, because anyone can pick up a knife and be Ghostface, which grounds the movies in a reality often missing from the genre.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Singing Bechtel’s engaging folk-pop score backed by a five-piece band, veteran Dallas actor Cara Statham Serber grounds Penelope’s feelings in the reality of her uncertain situation.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Braude grounds his narrative in the persistent dilemmas of journalism, especially the question of how to tell the story of a bewildering moment without the benefit of hindsight.
—Casey Schwartz, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
This experience grounds my approach in practicality, accountability, and real world outcomes rather than theory alone.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The birds can navigate complex terrain, squeeze through tight spaces, and fly in weather that often grounds small drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Such reductions could drop the rolling decade average of releases below what’s required to provide the Lower Basin and Mexico their shares, and could give Arizona and its neighbors grounds to sue.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Juggling demanding apparitions alongside staff burnout, family pressures and a coworker who seems to know more about her than expected, the series grounds its supernatural premise in the cultural specificity of the Filipino healthcare experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
One thing to keep in mind is that the deterrent effect of coffee grounds may be more temporary than other methods.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The estate offers nearly 14,000 square feet of living and recreation space on 2 acres of landscaped grounds.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
On national security grounds, the regulation authorizes the censor to prohibit reporting or broadcasting any material that could reveal sensitive information or pose a threat to the country’s security interests.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, direct engagement with political causes or campaigns is grounds for disqualification.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Miller case itself will be reconsidered in light of SCOTUS’s recent decision expanding Maryland public school parents’ right to object to content on religious grounds.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The 21-page agreement prohibits the gathering or publication of any information that is not authorized by the government, including declassified information and off-the-record conversations, whether obtained on or off Pentagon grounds.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
McCarty acknowledged the limitations of the safe camping grounds.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Texas State left fielder Harley Vestal grounds out.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Ghostface can never really be defeated, because anyone can pick up a knife and be Ghostface, which grounds the movies in a reality often missing from the genre.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Singing Bechtel’s engaging folk-pop score backed by a five-piece band, veteran Dallas actor Cara Statham Serber grounds Penelope’s feelings in the reality of her uncertain situation.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Braude grounds his narrative in the persistent dilemmas of journalism, especially the question of how to tell the story of a bewildering moment without the benefit of hindsight.
—Casey Schwartz, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
This experience grounds my approach in practicality, accountability, and real world outcomes rather than theory alone.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The birds can navigate complex terrain, squeeze through tight spaces, and fly in weather that often grounds small drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Such reductions could drop the rolling decade average of releases below what’s required to provide the Lower Basin and Mexico their shares, and could give Arizona and its neighbors grounds to sue.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Juggling demanding apparitions alongside staff burnout, family pressures and a coworker who seems to know more about her than expected, the series grounds its supernatural premise in the cultural specificity of the Filipino healthcare experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds
Noun
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The development will add a town center, schools and apartments along with more parks and trails.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Waikiki’s golf, parks, beaches, and dining are nearby.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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Less than a mile away, the corps is planning to deepen and widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades, blasting through the reef line and dredging up sediment that could smother acres of surrounding coral, according to federal scientists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mansfield Summit Coach Emund Pritchett said the program lost 7 players from last year’s team for various reasons, but some could’ve been back.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Blanquicet’s eyewitness account was revealed in his deposition filed in Miami federal court last week, before four South Florida defendants began their federal trial on murder-conspiracy charges tied to Moïse’s assassination.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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In his deposition in a civil suit later filed by Hight’s father, Smith’s chief deputy explained that because Jackson initially worked part-time, the civil service process didn’t apply to him.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is working with Toronto police to understand the motive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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How Ortiz obtained the firearm is still under investigation, per Hochman, as is the motive for the shooting.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of course, all of this discussion rests on the belief that contractual prohibitions are the load-bearing factor for preventing an AI system from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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His advice largely unheeded, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Thursday said the fate of a Democratic victory now rests squarely on the gubernatorial candidates who flouted him.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ingold caught 47 passes for 372 yards and rushed for 34 yards in 20 carries in four seasons with the Dolphins.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Higher-than-usual temperatures, meanwhile, prompted organizers to announce runners need to only complete 18 miles of the 26-mile, 385-yard-course from Dodger Stadium to Century City to receive a finisher’s medal.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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