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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
Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 June 2025
Thousands of Palestinians have been killed since Israel renewed its airstrikes and ground operations after ending a ceasefire in March.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
In her opinion, that requires building with open-source code, ensuring public oversight, and grounding the system in constitutional safeguards.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
At the time, conservative justices cited the president's broad authority to restrict the entry of foreigners on national security grounds.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 June 2025
Thousands of Palestinians have been killed since Israel renewed its airstrikes and ground operations after ending a ceasefire in March.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Adjective
Infuse with Unique Ingredients: For a special twist, try adding freshly ground coffee or cocoa powder.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Though the fabric is a bit see-through which evokes a sense of sensuality, the braided detail in the center grounds the dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
In her opinion, that requires building with open-source code, ensuring public oversight, and grounding the system in constitutional safeguards.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
Noun
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The girls’ bodies were about 75 yards away, down a small embankment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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During his first season with the Commanders, Ekeler appeared in 12 games and rushed for 367 yards and four touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The three mosaics were discovered beneath several feet of sediment alongside what appear to be stone walls, photos show.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The team of Spanish researchers spotted the oblong rock below 5 feet (1.5 meters) of sediment during an excavation in July 2022 and reported their findings in a paper published May 24 in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And both have, for different reasons, chosen to confront the very institutions and leaders that have helped sustain their growth.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Musk vehemently opposes the bill for this reason − after all, wasn't the whole point of DOGE to cut waste and reduce spending?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Migraine is considered a neurologic disorder with a genetic basis.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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In 2016, an international arbitration tribunal ruled Beijing's expansive claim had no basis in international law, however.—
Liz Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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These houses had three types: homes with steps along the wall or that form a passageway, homes built into two levels with higher places with scorched soil for cooking areas and lower spaces for living, and flat-bottomed homes used as living spaces.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Rather than replicating French haute cuisine, chefs like Claus Meyer and René Redzepi (of Noma fame) called for a culinary identity rooted in Nordic soil, climate and heritage.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Though the first season of this anthology series shares a similar beachy backdrop as the Cliff House, the second shifts to a snowy mountain resort, which only heightens the suspense.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The eye-catching design has an enduring empire silhouette that makes a statement against busy and bare backdrops alike.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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But one of the main attractions to Ardross was its 2,000 acres of land.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Bear Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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