grounds

NOUN

estate, domain

Synonyms

STRONG

acreage area campus country district environs fields gardens habitat holding land lot premises property realm sphere spot terrace terrain territory tract zone

WEAK

real estate

Antonyms

STRONG

sky

NOUN

basis, premise

Synonyms

STRONG

account antecedent argument base bedrock call cause demonstration determinant dope evidence excuse factor footing foundation goods groundwork inducement info information infrastructure justification motive numbers occasion pretext proof rationale reason root seat substratum test testimony trial underpinning wherefore why

WEAK

chapter and verse straight stuff whyfor

Antonyms

STRONG

annex discouragement hindrance

NOUN

sediment

Synonyms

STRONG

deposit dregs grouts leavings lees precipitate precipitation residue settlings

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Friday’s decline came after media outlets reported that state attorneys general are prepared to challenge the merger on the grounds that Paramount would have too much power with its control over Warner Bros.’

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is expected to use its information-gathering powers to determine whether there are grounds for concern regarding Sullivan's role in the club.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“That’s why SCE grounds idle lines and inspects them,” Dunleavy said of the risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The grassy grounds include a pool and an outdoor kitchen.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I ran countless brown envelopes around the grounds of the mansion today and saw the most curious things.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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