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grounded

[groun-did] / ˈgraʊn dɪd /








ADJECTIVE
rooted
Synonyms
ADJECTIVE
shipwrecked
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
stuck
Synonyms




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“When leaders clearly make the case grounded in freedom, safety and dignity, voters respond. But when they hedge, it creates a vacuum that bad actors fill.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That keeps you grounded in the creative process.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

At the same time, scientists are recognizing the limits of simpler models of early universe expansion, highlighting the need for approaches grounded in fundamental physics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

But the selloff is grounded in reality, according to Weed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“If it makes you feel better, she yelled at him more than she yelled at me. I’m sure she would have grounded him too if she could have.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson