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as in instruction
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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
Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
To come back to that set was grounding.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
His work aims to restore that bond, creating spaces that are both primitive and futuristic, grounding people in the past while pointing to his vision for the future.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The dry down presents a warm embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, grounding the white floral notes in a creamy, almost addictive sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Capricorn’s grounding energy supports turning your reflections into practical insights.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
To come back to that set was grounding.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
His work aims to restore that bond, creating spaces that are both primitive and futuristic, grounding people in the past while pointing to his vision for the future.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The dry down presents a warm embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, grounding the white floral notes in a creamy, almost addictive sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grounding
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Through the years, North talked about his experiences as a child actor, saying producers were most interested in obtaining a performance out of him while his schooling was neglected, despite California laws requiring three hours of instruction a day for child actors.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Next, Henrique simply told Copilot to organize the notes—no need for specific instructions.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Among all other categories of race, education, and gender, more think the economy will be hurt rather than helped.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some educators say the administration's moves to cut funding at colleges and universities amounts to a war on higher education.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Without the center’s proximity to her home and schooling and without the child care scholarship, Ivory said her situation might look completely different.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
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Forward-thinking employers could consider offering education advisors or even stipends to help parents explore the best schooling options for their children.—
Sara Mauskopf,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Before her death, Noga had enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was planning to start basic training after graduation, her sister, Janice Whitt, said in a 2011 interview with NJ.com.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Course instruction about the pilots, as well as video of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) − a paramilitary aviation organization of female pilots employed to fly during World War II − was also pulled from basic training curriculum, the outlet reported.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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