grounded 1 of 2

as in landed
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water once his boat was grounded, all he could do was wait for the tide to come back in and raise it off the sand bar

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grounded

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verb

past tense of ground
as in based
to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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With the right tools and awareness, people struggling with rejection sensitivity can create a more grounded and empowered approach to their relationships and overall well-being. Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 In a world where constant connectivity often leaves us feeling disconnected, nostalgic experiences offer a momentary escape to a time when life felt simpler and more grounded. Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Comparatively speaking, the looking glass world of Songs of the Jabberwock is remarkably grounded. Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 American Airlines flights in Louisville and across the country are experiencing delays Tuesday morning after planes were briefly grounded due to an unspecified technical issue. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for grounded

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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounded. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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