FROM THE GROUND UP Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

from the ground up

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as in thoroughly

with attention to all aspects or details The owner was involved from the ground up even as the size of company expanded.

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Recent Examples of from the ground up Aetrex is a technology company that uses data and learnings to design and create footwear that is anatomically correct to support your body from the ground up, offering superior arch support and pain relief. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Build your look from the ground up by mixing together practical yet undeniably stylish separates—say, sturdy boots, shorts, and a breathable cotton button-down. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Highlights of her career include building MPC Film’s Montreal studio from the ground up in 2013 into a powerhouse of more than 1,250 artists and technicians in just five years. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Buckendorf says his company worked closely with Alaska to build Flyways from the ground up. — Joel Rose, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the ground up

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from the ground up

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“From the ground up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/from%20the%20ground%20up. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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