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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
They're infused with finely ground reflective pearls, which catch the light for luminosity without veering into shiny territory.
—Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead, writer Bekah Brunstetter made Noah and Allie's romance feel grounded and endlessly charming, allowing both characters to wrestle with their own desires and the space to grow apart and together throughout its runtime.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ingredients: ½ cup crème fraîche 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
They're infused with finely ground reflective pearls, which catch the light for luminosity without veering into shiny territory.
—Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
Whitaker grounded similar models and required Boeing to submit a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety.
—David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead, writer Bekah Brunstetter made Noah and Allie's romance feel grounded and endlessly charming, allowing both characters to wrestle with their own desires and the space to grow apart and together throughout its runtime.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground
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Hurts only threw for 108 yards in that game and wide receiver AJ Brown criticized the passing offense after the matchup.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles started out slinging: Hurts up the seam to Grant Calcaterra for 22 yards; Hurts to Brown on a 7-yard slant; Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a 20-yard crosser.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In over 200 years, paleontologists haven’t found many tyrannosaur remains in the sediments that date back to the Cretaceous Period in this part of England.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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These marsh plants capture sediment and help rebuild the shoreline naturally.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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There's a simple reason for that, says author Shahu Patole, a 62-year-old retired civil servant and a Dalit.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the Chiefs' impressive season — their record currently stands at 12 wins and only one loss — Travis has another big reason to celebrate.Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Then, at the end of the quarter, quarterback Aidan O’Connell was knocked out of the game and carted off the field with a knee injury and an air cast on his leg.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are also changes coming to cost basis calculations – which is key for investors as cost basis represents their original investment in the asset.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes tender perennials like dahlias, cannas, gladiolus, agapanthus, and elephant ears. Plants in Fluctuating Temperatures In regions with frequent freeze-thaw cycles, especially in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8, soil can shift and expose roots to damage.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, researchers published findings in the journal Nature that showed European permaculture projects cultivated soil that sequestered significantly more carbon than what is found on nearby traditional farms.Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event provided a backdrop for Harris to lean into reproductive rights, a top issue Harris made on the campaign trail.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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That evening, in the no man’s land, a field strewn with empty water bottles, four Shia families sat on a picnic blanket around a burner attached to a gas tank, looking scared and drinking yerba mate.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Barriers To New Development: Is there available land nearby, and what are the entitlement barriers to building competing shopping centers?Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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