Synonyms for grounding
ground·ing

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1. foundation, groundingnoun

   education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

   "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics"

   Synonyms:
   foundation, foot, instauration, introduction, foundation garment, substructure, earthing, base, creation, basis, groundwork, understructure, institution, founding, initiation, fundament, origination, innovation, cornerstone

2. grounding, earthingnoun

   fastening electrical equipment to earth

   Synonyms:
   foundation, earthing

Matched Categories

1. • Education
   • Fastening

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1. List of paraphrases for "grounding":

   earthing, ground, braid

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How to use grounding in a sentence?

1. Allison Mack:

   Working for Jness is grounding and satisfying and humbling and, and... wonderful, wonderful.

2. Slawek Tulaczyk:

   Just by measuring the seawater properties, we will be able to verify the theoretical predictions people have been making for decades now, i think this will be the reference point for what the conditions are at grounding lines. I'm quite confident that it's not representative of every place, but it establishes a baseline.

3. Prince William:

   For me it's really important to be grounded. I feel doing a job like this really helps with grounding ... at the core of what I am trying to become.

4. Peter Washam:

   In the coming years, we expect the Thwaites grounding line in the region to slowly retreat up the seabed slope that it currently rests on as the warm ocean eats away at its underside.

5. Melissa Majumdar:

   If you just finished up a hard meeting or grounding the kids, food won't provide the energy boost you need, but self-care might, choosing an activity that resets the negative energy can help balance those energy needs. Think a quick walk outside for fresh air, some deep breathing exercises, or a quick dance session.