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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
Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2025
TikTok has challenged the law on First Amendment grounds, claiming that a ban would limit free-expression rights on a platform used by one of every two Americans.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who prefer freshly ground coffee may appreciate something with an integrated grinder, like the Breville Grind Control.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
High winds can also ground planes, which was the case when a civilian drone hit a Super Scooper aircraft used in the Palisades Fire on Thursday, per an X post from Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 11 Jan. 2025
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As of April, a Newsweek map showed more than 30 states allow teachers to carry a gun on school grounds, either with no restrictions or under certain circumstances.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2025
TikTok has challenged the law on First Amendment grounds, claiming that a ban would limit free-expression rights on a platform used by one of every two Americans.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Mix equal parts cinnamon and cloves for ground allspice, then add a pinch of finely ground black pepper to replicate its complexity.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who prefer freshly ground coffee may appreciate something with an integrated grinder, like the Breville Grind Control.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
One of them was grounded on Thursday after colliding with a civilian drone, and whoever was idiotic enough to illegally send one up during a firefight better hope the internet doesn’t find them before the feds do.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
High winds can also ground planes, which was the case when a civilian drone hit a Super Scooper aircraft used in the Palisades Fire on Thursday, per an X post from Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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Associated Press writer Josh Dubow said Buffalo’s Josh Allen (609 yards) has rushed for the most yards of any quarterback in NFL playoff history.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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The six-foot-five wideout is fresh off of back-to-back seasons with over 1,300 yards and eight or more touchdown catches.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The fishing will improve when the water warms and the sediment makes the water cloudy.Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the construction of upstream dams has drastically reduced the amount of sediment reaching the delta, a vital component for land building.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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There has long been a clamour among the fans for him to be given a proper run in the team, for many reasons.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to outgoing President Biden and first lady Jill, all are expected to attend except for Michelle Obama, who is skipping the event for unknown reasons.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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Set during the Central African Republic’s civil war in 2013, the film centers on a desperate Muslim man seeking refuge in a field hospital on Christmas Eve, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once upon a time, Kansas City Star photographers assigned to work a Chiefs game would focus entirely on what happened on the field.Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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In opposing the request, prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argued that there was no basis for Supreme Court intervention and that Trump’s legal positions were unsupported by any court anywhere.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Like many of his predecessors, the former Burnley manager saw key players sold on a regular basis in an attempt to balance the books and keep Everton afloat.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rocks also contribute to soil stability and protect delicate ecosystems.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Against that backdrop, next week is when banks will begin reporting earnings with Citigroup, Goldman Sach, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo all scheduled to report on Wednesday, before the open.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Avery rug in Midnight Blue exemplifies Gilded Age glamour with a constellation of squares and symbols bordering a rich nocturnal backdrop.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sited amid a sloping parcel spanning an acre of land, the low-slung abode offers roughly 2,400 square feet of single-level living space with just two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate from their homes and vast amounts of land have been destroyed.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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