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as in basing
to find a basis
you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
But the experts note that this grounding culinary dance only works under certain conditions.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of Tom in ‘These Shining Lives’ required a nuanced sensitivity to historical drama and complex emotional restraint, grounding a difficult narrative.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump eliminated that exemption last year, originally grounding the executive order in the same IEEPA authority the court just struck down.
—Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, Sorrell struck out swinging, followed by Hacopian grounding out to first base, which advanced the runners.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Red Sea grounding One example came in May 2025.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Panama's Jonathan Araúz exchanged shouts and pushes with manager José Mayorga when the pinch hitter returned to the dugout after grounding out leading off the ninth.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
On the lower level, walls of glass dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, while the original support beams punctuate an open-plan great room, its pale wood floors grounding the space in warmth.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
But the experts note that this grounding culinary dance only works under certain conditions.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of Tom in ‘These Shining Lives’ required a nuanced sensitivity to historical drama and complex emotional restraint, grounding a difficult narrative.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump eliminated that exemption last year, originally grounding the executive order in the same IEEPA authority the court just struck down.
—Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, Sorrell struck out swinging, followed by Hacopian grounding out to first base, which advanced the runners.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Red Sea grounding One example came in May 2025.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Panama's Jonathan Araúz exchanged shouts and pushes with manager José Mayorga when the pinch hitter returned to the dugout after grounding out leading off the ninth.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
On the lower level, walls of glass dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, while the original support beams punctuate an open-plan great room, its pale wood floors grounding the space in warmth.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
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The stranding took place at Bigbury Beach in South Devon, about 230 miles southwest of London, according to a statement from the Devon Wildlife Trust, a local conservation charity.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The form and instructions are available there for eligible consumers.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cook the pasta shells for 1 minute less than the package instructions, about 9 minutes, then drain and spray with cooking spray, and place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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ByteDance began building out TikTok’s international headquarters in Singapore around 2020, investing billions of dollars in the city‑state and basing key functions such as regional management, trust and safety, and data operations there.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Price is well above both the 50-day at $453 and the 200-day at $455, which are now turning higher together after months of basing.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Across public service, business, education, health care and even sports, being a leader is in some ways harder than ever.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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But these groups have been denied basic essential services, including health care, education and social support, the report states.—
STEFANIE DAZIO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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At least, there was a lot less wrecking.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Ravens haven’t really had that game-wrecking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs was in his prime.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As part of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher-style program, children with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 to go toward private schooling this fall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Senate plan would put $25 million of the pension apportionment funds into the state budget for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which helps families pay for private schooling.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are still writers, some of which learned the craft directly under Bob’s tutelage, others of which gleaned lessons through his writing, and still others who took notes from similarly gifted crix covering other beats (movies, TV, art, dance).—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, Rodin prospered under the genial tutelage of Reinhardt and his wife, Helene Thimig.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The new officer completed a basic training program that provided a third of the hours once dedicated to teaching recruits how to fill out a key form.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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With basic training and coordination, our dental team identified at-risk people and connected them to behavioral health counselors.—
Divya Upadhyay,
STAT,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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