GIVEN GROUND Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

given ground

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past participle of give ground

as in withdrawn

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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lost ground

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The site lost ground to competitors over the following decade, and its ownership transferred to Verizon after that company’s 2015 purchase of AOL.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The company has also lost ground in computer vision, per the report.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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