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as in yard
grounds plural
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
grounds plural
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 basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
opposed to the notion that religious law should be used as a ground for civil law
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as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
stuck the shovel in the ground and went inside for a glass of water
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as in backdrop
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
take her picture against a blue ground in order to bring out her blue eyes
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
chopping wood with a finely ground axe
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Recent Examples of ground
Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Residents of Tehran fled their homes in droves, and the U.N. nuclear watchdog for the first time said Israeli strikes on Iran’s main uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz had also damaged its main underground section, not just an above-ground facility, as previously acknowledged.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Meanwhile, process almonds and flour in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Dan Rogers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
As 1272 dries down, floral notes come to the fore along with grounding patchouli, leading its wearer from golden hour to twilight and preparing the nose for a base of vetiver, sandalwood, ambery Cistus, and tonka.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
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Noun
The rebranding was part of a larger project involving extensive renovations and expansions to the building and surrounding grounds.
—Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Residents of Tehran fled their homes in droves, and the U.N. nuclear watchdog for the first time said Israeli strikes on Iran’s main uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz had also damaged its main underground section, not just an above-ground facility, as previously acknowledged.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Anyone who has ever traveled with ground coffee or other containters of relatively small food items can probably attest that issues like this are common.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Meanwhile, process almonds and flour in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Verb
Testing ideas without grounding them in real data is reckless.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
As 1272 dries down, floral notes come to the fore along with grounding patchouli, leading its wearer from golden hour to twilight and preparing the nose for a base of vetiver, sandalwood, ambery Cistus, and tonka.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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The young tight end caught just 19 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the sediment layers contained the remains of ancient grass seeds mixed with the sediment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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In fact, the waters here owe their otherworldly hue–which shifts from bright white to turquoise, cobalt and ultramarine–to a mineral-rich marine plant called Oceanic Posidonia that maintains the quality and oxygenation of the Balearic Sea by filtering the sediments.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Similar reasons were cited for the cancelation of her concerts in San Antonio, Houston and Santiago, Chile.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The two vehicles collided in a head-on collision for an unknown reason, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Vienna field study, the company offers courses to professional and civic leaders on housing policy and homelessness.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Kavanaugh also noted that the Administrative Procedures Act remains an avenue for plaintiffs to bring challenges to presidential policies on a nationwide basis.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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As technology continues to rapidly advance and new tools are released on a consistent basis, determining how to best tackle cybersecurity threats and a lack of regulations for AI use is essential to keeping sensitive information and valuable IP safe for the long term.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The cool climate and unique terroir (chalk soil) where the three main grape varieties are grown (Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Meunier) contribute to the wine’s unique flavors.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The birds shared a common interest: small, succulent fruits whose deep red and purple hues stood out against the backdrop of green, elliptical leaves.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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The bill eliminates hundreds of billions of dollars in Green New Deal tax credits, repeals former President Joe Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandates, and opens federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal and mineral leasing, according to the EPA’s Tuesday post.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Take that same scenario and multiply it by every other parcel of land that any other outdoor enthusiast could lose access to, and the damage would be extensive.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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