as in embedding
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of rooting
Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Teller and Sperry also attended the 2025 Super Bowl, where the couple had a rooting interest (he Chiefs played Teller's hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Be a Good Sport Even if—especially if—you’re rooting against your hosts’ team, don’t be obnoxious in your fandom.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
By rooting the fair in a city with deep but underrecognized Black cultural traditions, the Bacons have shifted national attention toward the Midwest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
Since Patrick joined the Chiefs, Brittany (and their kids) have been rooting him on.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Teller and Sperry also attended the 2025 Super Bowl, where the couple had a rooting interest (he Chiefs played Teller's hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Be a Good Sport Even if—especially if—you’re rooting against your hosts’ team, don’t be obnoxious in your fandom.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
By rooting the fair in a city with deep but underrecognized Black cultural traditions, the Bacons have shifted national attention toward the Midwest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
Since Patrick joined the Chiefs, Brittany (and their kids) have been rooting him on.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The coalition is now building a blueprint for climate-resilient health and co-developing a practical guide to embedding health equity and prevention directly into climate plans.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Until now, most fluorescent glasses for LSCs were made by embedding nanocrystals.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are also two lodging options, the full-service Loews Ventana Canyon resort with nearly 400 rooms and suites, and the Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge, more residential, with lodging in 50 spacious suites.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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