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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
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The expert explains that the generous scale of longer and wider planks visually elongates a room, enhancing light and proportion while also grounding a space with natural authenticity.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Examples include rich, grounding earth tones, silhouettes with real architectural weight, and the playful return of traditional upholstery details.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Love feels personal, powerful and grounding.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s one reason the report emphasizes professional guidance and grounding high-tech tools in basic habits like nutritious eating and physical activity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
That grounding approach ensures that every reset is rooted in intention rather than comparison or pressure.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The Patriots began the game by grounding and pounding.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Remember Accessories Black jeans are the ultimate grounding piece to more statement layers.
—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.
—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.—
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The young Malinin skated by himself, uninterested in instruction.—
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Careful use of pesticides, following all label instructions.—
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When Washington comes asking for basing rights, expect polite refusals.—
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The league is basing its figures on paying 216 players over 18 teams, accounting for three new expansion teams by 2030.—
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
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The food hub's work now focuses more on education.—
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The coaches also decided King’s wrecking-ball approach was effective.—
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The addresses listed in the wrecking permits border the east of the truck plant where Ford makes its iconic Super Duty trucks, Expedition SUVs and luxury Lincoln Navigators.—
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That’s because Greenlanders currently have Danish citizenship and access to the Danish welfare system, including free health care and schooling.—
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Acquire new skills in programs or with more schooling to address skills gaps.—
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Panama was a small country that had been, since its founding, effectively under American tutelage.—
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Madsen began his career with Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the tutelage of John Malkovich.—
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After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he was sent to Fort Yukon, Alaska.—
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Those taking part will be paid and offered hands-on exposure to life in the armed forces, including basic training and placements that could involve working at sea or alongside specialist units.—
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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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