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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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal The Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was contesting her prosecution and conviction on grounds that the government had violated a non-prosecution agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Fans decked out in style of their idol Chappell Roan crowded in to be some of the first to get onto the National WWI Museum and Memorial grounds to see the first of the pop superstar’s two concerts there.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
The process refers to soldiers who won’t fight on the basis of moral or religious grounds.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The league, which plays at cricket grounds around metro Detroit from Troy to Detroit and Wixom to Sterling Heights now has 125 teams and 2,000 players.
—Eric Seals, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The proving grounds, the experimental group, that was the Commodores.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
When asked by McClatchy News about the legal grounds for the funding pause, an OMB spokesperson did not respond.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Alan is a married man tempted by things that could be, but his friendship with Roger grounds the story in a rare portrayal of Black male vulnerability.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Faulí said that his team was still coming across fragments of Gaudí’s work on the Sagrada Família grounds.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
From Jess Judith to Jools Lebron, here’s how beauty grounds us and how this residency deepened our connection to culture, memory, and ourselves.
—Natasha López, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The single-page notice contained no argument and did not say on what grounds the state would base its appeal of the decision by the intermediate appellate court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Around a dozen people stood beside the sidewalk in front of the church grounds.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal The Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was contesting her prosecution and conviction on grounds that the government had violated a non-prosecution agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Fans decked out in style of their idol Chappell Roan crowded in to be some of the first to get onto the National WWI Museum and Memorial grounds to see the first of the pop superstar’s two concerts there.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
The process refers to soldiers who won’t fight on the basis of moral or religious grounds.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The league, which plays at cricket grounds around metro Detroit from Troy to Detroit and Wixom to Sterling Heights now has 125 teams and 2,000 players.
—Eric Seals, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The proving grounds, the experimental group, that was the Commodores.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
When asked by McClatchy News about the legal grounds for the funding pause, an OMB spokesperson did not respond.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Alan is a married man tempted by things that could be, but his friendship with Roger grounds the story in a rare portrayal of Black male vulnerability.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Faulí said that his team was still coming across fragments of Gaudí’s work on the Sagrada Família grounds.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
From Jess Judith to Jools Lebron, here’s how beauty grounds us and how this residency deepened our connection to culture, memory, and ourselves.
—Natasha López, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The single-page notice contained no argument and did not say on what grounds the state would base its appeal of the decision by the intermediate appellate court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds
Noun
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The phone number for the park is 219-926-1952.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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By the time Italy co-hosts the men’s European Championship with Turkey in 2032, a new 71,500-capacity stadium should stand on the car park adjacent to the current Meazza, on its west side, next to the Capitani public park.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By leaving roots in place, the landscape may remain more stable, helping reduce sediment runoff into creeks and wetlands.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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When work is happening, enough sediment is stirred up that water can run discolored for about 24 hours after the process has been completed until the muck all settles out.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Voters also tend to lean more nationalist and conservative during economic downturns, said Hajime Kidera, a professor at Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics – which is one reason Abe was so popular during the post-recession early 2010s.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The executive branch does not normally use the shutdown as a reason for layoffs.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Police K-9s swept the premises repeatedly throughout the morning, and the court closed one of its two entrances to divert all traffic through a single door.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a deposition last year, former Columbus Police Det.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Halfway during a pivotal deposition scene, a light cue failed and the cast had to leave the stage.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As police investigate the motive for the deadly shooting attack, metro Detroit law enforcement is stepping up security at houses of worship.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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After collecting 147 total yards and one touchdown on 47 touches over the first three games, Jeanty accounted for 155 total yards and three touchdowns on 23 touches Sunday.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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