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you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence
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Recent Examples of grounding
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
Noun
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
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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These needs arise from our birth, parents, schooling, society, values, beliefs and loved ones since our childhood.—
Sonal Jain,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Those healthy enough were put through a daily regimen of religious education and physical schooling intended to train them to be pious and obedient.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Food was not a friend in a generation of women in her industry who starved themselves under the tutelage of the studio system.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Under his tutelage, Thestand4rd dropped a record and toured the U.S.—
Eamon Whalen,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Conscripts will first spend five months in basic training, followed by six months of operational service, plus additional lessons.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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This includes five months of basic training followed by six months of operational service, plus additional educational components.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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