giving ground

phrase

present participle of give ground
as in retreating
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) There is wildlife in the area, so give ground if you see any when hiking.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving ground
  1. giving way
  2. losing ground
Phrase
  • The first two lines in each stanza are about the promise of the season, before giving way to its end, showing the necessity of what came before in order for the next season to begin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Here, the spice mingles with cardamom and ginger before giving way to earthy patchouli, papyrus, and creamy orris butter.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of giving way
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  • The gap between imports and exports hit $100 billion in August, a sign that Trump is losing ground on a signature policy.
    — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Polls show the party losing ground with those voters and facing unexpectedly tight contests across Texas, including in Paxton’s Senate race and several House districts.
    — Katherine Doyle, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of losing ground
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“Giving ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20ground. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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