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grounding

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of grounding
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
Noun
  • Refer to your owner’s manual for specific filter removal instructions.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the BRIT Awards in the US with AtlasVPN.
    Monica Mercuri, StyleCaster, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The current sanctuary law, passed in 2017 in response to the previous Trump administration's policies, is similar to others across the country meant to allow immigrants to access police and health care services, as well as schooling, without fear of being handed over to ICE.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Additionally, if a child has a disability, developmental disorder, or other unique needs, parents may face extra costs—especially if their child requires specialized schooling or services, says Rivera.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Since then, our campus in Oxford has flourished, now comprising dozens of researchers under the tutelage of Professor Alvaro Cartea.
    Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Under the tutelage of his dad Meruj, who was a successful wrestler in Armenia, Aslikyan has high aspirations — namely another City title and two more state titles.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Sotiropoulos will be joining the National Guard, with basic training likely at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and job training in military intelligence in Arizona.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
  • For many young recruits, basic training also represents their introduction to adult life and the responsibilities that come with it.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Grounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grounding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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