Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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Mosby filed a motion to vacate Syed’s conviction in September of 2022, which a judge approved.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Americans have generally endorsed the death penalty, though the gap between those who favor it and those who don’t has shrunk to 10 points.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The demonstration is being organized by NASA Needs Help — a group formed by employees and supporters at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association (GESTA).—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For roughly 15 million Americans each year, the more extensive work that's recommended is a root canal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the remaster for the first Metroid Prime on Switch comes thoroughly recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lee is favored to win in Hortman's blue-leaning home district, which would restore the chamber to a 67-67 deadlock.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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While many had favored The Studio’s Catherine O’Hara to win the category, the latter does have a past acting victory for Schitt’s Creek as well as a writing award for Second City Television.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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