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estate, domain n.
basis, premise n.
sediment n.

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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In recent months, he applied for release on medical grounds, but was unsuccessful.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Months after the memoir’s publication, Prince Harry and Meghan were asked to vacate their British home of Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

At Christmas, snow machines cover the grounds while lights are strung through the trees and holiday music plays all day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on "baseless" grounds.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

He hoped for an opportunity when Garfield left the grounds on horseback, in his carriage, or by foot.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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