grounding 1 of 2

grounding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ground
as in basing
to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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Recent Examples of grounding
Verb
Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025 Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay. Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, have created hazardous conditions, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment efforts. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025 However, strong winds-gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport-continue to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025 However, strong winds — gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport — continued to create challenges, grounding some firefighting aircraft and complicating containment operations. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025 Thorne brings depth and fire to the role, grounding the high-concept world of armor and villains in real emotion and identity. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025 Ultimately, grounding yourself in reality and addressing concerns with patience and respect can strengthen your relationship rather than strain it. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
Noun
  • Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.
    Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • When the Trump administration tried to quash those instructions at the Fourth Circuit court of appeals, three federal judges said Trump must comply.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This program was designed to teach designers the business side of their craft, a topic often overlooked in traditional design education.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The pandemic only exacerbated these disparities, and today, young Chicagoans are navigating a climate in which their education, safety and well-being are under threat.
    Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The bill creates a voucher-like program called education savings account, allowing parents to use $10,000 in state dollars to pay for their child’s private school education or home schooling.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Raised by an artist father—with plenty of gallery visits as well as creative schooling—Callis gravitated toward the unique artistic expression that is fashion.
    Darryn King, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Under the tutelage of head coach Ogoh Odaudu, the 2024 BAL Coach of the Year and former Nigerian national team player, the team is loaded with both experience and promising new blood.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The action franchise kicked off in 1984 with the release of The Karate Kid, featuring Macchio’s character attempting to become a champion under the tutelage of the late Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Army also launched pre-enlistment boot camps to help potential candidates get into shape before going into basic training.
    Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies around the country in the last 10 years, including Ronald Donat, who died in 2021 in Gwinnett County.
    Kristal Dixon, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025

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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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