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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
Verb
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026 -
That poll found 75% of Democrats, 45% of Independents, and just 2% of Republicans approving of her performance in the corner office.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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In January, the administration altered the schedule to more closely resemble Denmark’s, recommending all children get vaccines for 11 diseases, compared with the 18 previously on the schedule.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Now that TikTok has become one of the top spots for recommending products, pet parents everywhere want to know what others think before buying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Once strongly favoring Democrats, the county moved toward Republicans in recent elections, but there are signs the political winds may be shifting again.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And the Virginia state supreme court actually overturned that Democratic-favoring map on those procedural grounds.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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