Definitions

common ground

NOUN

area of agreement

Synonyms

WEAK

commonalities communion community commutuality mutual understanding mutuality

Example Sentences

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It seemed like a minor victory for our civic fabric that Gerber could disagree with the president so fundamentally yet find common ground over footwear.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

While there’s plenty of room for disagreement over immigration policy, conspiracy theories make it much harder to find common ground or craft political compromises.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday, with host France expecting they will find common ground on online child protection but diverge over the environmental impact of computing.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He added that it would include "working with others where we have common ground across these islands".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Although he was highly valued by the NSA’s first director, William had little common ground with the blunt general who succeeded him in 1956.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield