Thesaurus results for GROUNDS

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noun

plural of ground

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 sediment

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid strain the coffee to remove the 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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grounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ground

as in predicates

to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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Recent Examples of grounds

Noun

Much closer, and visible from Ulum's patio and grounds, is the Looking Glass Arch (just a five-minute walk). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 But an extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed Southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Already, a federal judge, Timothy Kelly, has ruled that the president’s wider ban on the three outlets, which barred access to the White House grounds, likely violated their due process and First Amendment rights. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 In response, Reddington maintained that the holdout juror wasn't following reasonable doubt and said a further inquiry could have provided grounds to remove him from the jury. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Patterson’s lawyers had presented seven grounds of appeal in the hope that the mother of two would be granted a retrial. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 In addition to a pool with an inset spa, the resort-like grounds host an entertaining pavilion anchored by a pizza oven, bar, and grilling station, as well as a mini-golf course and putting area. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026 National parks serve as roosting grounds or migratory stops for millions of bats all year round, not just during spooky season. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026 The park is just part of a 247-acre property, owned by Ada County, that also hosts the Western Idaho Fair grounds and the Boise Hawks baseball stadium. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Sézane’s Bridget grounds the silhouette in glossy black leather, with a streamlined knee-high construction that works particularly well against oversized tailoring and fluid skirts. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Tart Deco mixes black cherry, rose, and mimosa, then grounds them with birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Stepping away for a walk, exercising or doing something hands-on reconnects you with your senses and grounds you in the present. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Orange blossom and Sicilian melon offer a juicy, tropical element while the vanilla milk grounds it with a hint of lactonic sweetness. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026 Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Luke grounds Emma, but ultimately, Emma grounds herself, through purpose and family. — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Ross feels the farming life grounds him and wishes others could experience it. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026 Musk grounds the scent in something sultry, while pink peppercorns give it a somewhat forward nuance. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounds

Noun

Eric Anderson said the man was a transient known to the agency and was found unconscious Sunday afternoon near the park’s south entrance off Katella Avenue.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of park

Noun

The scientists concluded Gerrothorax maritimus lived in the ocean because the fossils were found in deep sea sediments and were nearly complete skeletons.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Any far-future geologist sifting through sediment cores will detect a thin dusting of radioactive fallout as a precise time stamp of a world forever changed—an inexpungible technofossil boundary signaling humanity’s broader dominance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sediment

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For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
For that reason, Republicans believe the seat is a likely pickup this fall in what is otherwise a difficult midterm environment.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reason

Verb

Garcia-Herrero said Europe's leverage largely rests on its position as a major destination market and the presence of large shipping companies that have avoided the Arctic because of environmental and commercial risks.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
This has all but ensured that Democrats will retake the House in November, but the Senate rests on a knife’s edge.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

Her crunchy-granola Mom and Dad (Maya Erskine and Jake Johnson) seem more than a little overprotective of their youngest child; the reluctant babysitter is given strict instructions not to leave the premises.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
The area restricts movement on or off any premises with poultry.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of premises

Noun

The judge denied the request but told both sides to complete the deposition soon.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Using layer-by-layer atomic deposition, professors Seongshik Oh, Hee Taek Yi, and their colleagues created flawless crystalline films just 40 nanometers thick—roughly a thousand times thinner than a human hair.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deposition

Verb

Both brands offer a telematics safe driving program, which tracks your driving and bases your rate on factors like your braking, acceleration, speed and driving time.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
This makes Kansas one of the few states that bases the requirement on payroll dollars rather than employee count.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026