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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
Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some common protest grounds, such as the Indiana Statehouse and schools, bar weapons on their campuses.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
Right whales migrate every year from calving grounds off Florida and Georgia to feeding grounds off New England and Canada.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The clerk’s attorneys moved to dismiss the charges on the basis that the indictment was procured through false and misleading testimony, among other grounds.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The administration plans to upgrade park grounds surrounding the White House and replace the trailer that currently serves as a visitor security checkpoint.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Its not-so-secret weapon is Kikuchi herself, who grounds the tale’s most over-the-top moments in a lovely, earnest warmth.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 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
But what grounds me is my family, my boys.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Catherine grounds the picture with a profound emotional depth.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Holmes grounds mindset and recovery conversations in physiology, making concepts like stress tolerance and rest feel measurable rather than abstract.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Fresh coffee grounds can help absorb unwanted odors.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some common protest grounds, such as the Indiana Statehouse and schools, bar weapons on their campuses.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
Right whales migrate every year from calving grounds off Florida and Georgia to feeding grounds off New England and Canada.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The clerk’s attorneys moved to dismiss the charges on the basis that the indictment was procured through false and misleading testimony, among other grounds.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The administration plans to upgrade park grounds surrounding the White House and replace the trailer that currently serves as a visitor security checkpoint.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Its not-so-secret weapon is Kikuchi herself, who grounds the tale’s most over-the-top moments in a lovely, earnest warmth.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 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
But what grounds me is my family, my boys.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Catherine grounds the picture with a profound emotional depth.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Holmes grounds mindset and recovery conversations in physiology, making concepts like stress tolerance and rest feel measurable rather than abstract.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building also comes with a private courtyard, and there’s a lovely pocket park with a playground across the street.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pictures from the site show aerials of the field — as well as a cross-section of sediment layers exposed during archaeological work.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then, vacuum or wipe away any loose crumbs, grease, or other sediment or food bits stuck in the oven before starting the cycle.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Originally built in 2003, Baldoni and his wife, Emily, implemented a full-scale remodel and expansion of the premises, working in collaboration with a design team from Pottery Barn to create a sprawling compound that doubles as a private resort.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not a single witness deposition has been taken.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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He and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to appear for congressional depositions about Epstein later this month.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bree suddenly understands why Lucy's motive and tries to support her, but her life starts to fall apart, and she gets expelled from Baird.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan said the motive was under investigation, including whether members of Congress were the target.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The key to its longevity rests in the show’s unpredictable ability to evolve.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach rests on four key factors.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wayland also got top four finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 100-yard breaststroke.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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