Definitions

common ground

NOUN

area of agreement

Synonyms

WEAK

commonalities communion community commutuality mutual understanding mutuality

Example Sentences

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Mediators may hope this pause offers space to find common ground and a longer lasting ceasefire, despite early accusations and denials of violations.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But on Iran we should be on common ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

I think we have to find common ground with people.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

There are signs though that the governments could find common ground.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In those early days, Pollard and Woolf found common ground in their quick minds, cerebral riding styles, and keen senses of humor.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand