grounds 1 of 2

plural of ground
1
2
as in sediment
matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid strain the coffee to remove the grounds

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3
as in reason
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing evicted the tenants on the grounds that they violated the lease

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grounds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ground
as in predicates
to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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Noun
  • Artists of all ages can create vibrant chalk art near the park fountain.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
  • More: Homemade devices were found near a Texas park.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This suggests the amphibians perished in calm waters and were gently buried by layers of fine sediment over time.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
  • These materials trap sediment, absorb heavy metals, and remove fertilizers, waste, and pollutants before the water is released into the canals and, eventually, Biscayne Bay.
    Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • American whiskey is flying off of the shelves in Canada, although surely not for the reason American whiskey makers would like.
    Made by History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This relationship focus is another reason why some financial institutions may not be tempted by the pools of CRE loans on the market.
    Sam Sidhu, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These deposition requests are only the latest development in Paxton’s obsession with targeting trans student athletes.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 1 Apr. 2025
  • This is the first time the ombré design, characterized by a gradient transitioning from a vibrant center to deep black edges, appears in this fiery hue, achieved through physical vapour deposition.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Investigators have not released suspect information or disclosed a possible motive.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The President’s motive was to attack virtually every leading law firm that has represented or hired those who challenged the President’s actions in court.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.
    Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Search and rescue teams were at the scene on Friday using heavy military equipment and excavators to remove silt from the body of water where the vehicle was found on Wednesday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • In the communities along the Gunpowder River, from Joppatowne and Rumsey Island as well as down past Harewood and Oliver Beach in Baltimore County, the clays and silts continue to foul the waters.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounds. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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