as in rule
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Recent Examples of ground rule
Boston only had two baserunners advance past first base against the Blue Jays starter, once on Roman Anthony’s ground rule double in the first and later in the fifth when Ceddanne Rafaela singled and reached second on David Hamilton’s ensuing walk.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Abraham Toro hit a ground rule double and advanced to third in the fourth, but the Red Sox couldn’t get him home either.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
To do so, the team at IO needed to set some important ground rules and methods to follow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
The proceedings got a late start today because Judge Arun Subramanian and the lawyers stepped away for a closed-door meeting to hash out ground rules for Jane’s cross-examination.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Abraham Toro hit a ground rule double and advanced to third in the fourth, but the Red Sox couldn’t get him home either.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
To do so, the team at IO needed to set some important ground rules and methods to follow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
The proceedings got a late start today because Judge Arun Subramanian and the lawyers stepped away for a closed-door meeting to hash out ground rules for Jane’s cross-examination.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rule
Noun
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The other is Aaron Judge, who just long-jumped over everyone and is breaking all the rules for what a mortal-lock Hall of Famer has looked like.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Studies show that napping supports emotional regulation, learning and memory consolidation.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Blackburn is confident the state will boost warning systems soon, but said that turning the tide on land use regulations could take years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The new parking meter regulations will go into effect immediately, changing the city’s current code, according to the ordinance.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Tuscaloosa's first brewpub, opening after Alabama passed a 2009 gourmet beer law, spotlights musicians, writers and other artists in its Moon Room, serves stylized pub food with indoor-outdoor dining and offers classic pinball, video and board games inside.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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In 1965: In a landmark moment for health care, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed amendments to the Social Securities Act of 1935 into law, creating two federal health programs: Medicare and Medicaid.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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