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grounded

Definition for grounded

adjective as in punished

adjective as in rooted

Strongest matches

entrenched, fixed

Strong matches

established, firm

Weak matches

based on, deep

adjective as in shipwrecked

Strong matches

marooned, reefed, stranded, wrecked

Weak match

cast away

adjective as in stuck

Strong match

lost

Weak match

high and dry

adverb as in aground

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A try would have extended the hosts' lead to 22-3, however the video official picked up on a slight knock-on by Cowan-Dickie as he grounded, causing the score to be wiped off.

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Santa Margarita sparked its second drive with a successful onside kick grounded by Hunter McKinney.

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He added that Bolivia's ability to address the problem was limited, with helicopters and planes grounded due to a lack of money for insurance or spare parts.

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That vision rose from its grounded beginnings to a place of global importance.

The state’s report notes that aircraft were temporarily grounded because of high winds on Jan. 7 and 8 as the fire rapidly spread.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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