Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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Voters were also in favor of keeping phones out of classrooms, with 79% of respondents approving of cellphone bans in K-12 classrooms, CPI said.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026 -
The law, criticized by free speech advocates, allows a top official at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to designate a group as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization, with the governor and three other members of the Florida Cabinet approving or rejecting the designation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The sentiment voiced by the rabbis did not stop several prominent Jewish politicians in New York, including Representative Jerry Nadler, whose district spans much of Manhattan, and Brad Lander, then New York City’s comptroller, from endorsing Mamdani.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Looking ahead, a major task for the Caucus leadership this year will be endorsing a candidate for mayor in next year’s municipal election.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate, the Literary Hub staff will be recommending one great poem to read every (work) day of the month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a message recommending all travelers arrive at the airport four hours before they were scheduled to board was posted on the website.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The latest maps made that district more competitive while still favoring Republicans.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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