roots (for)

Definition of roots (for)next
present tense third-person singular of root (for)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
  • If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.
    Leila Bozorg, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus vets residents interested in serving on city boards and commissions and endorses candidates for local offices, including mayor, City Council, and the city’s two local public school boards.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The cops are rendered so clueless and so steadfast in their stupidity, the series accidentally endorses ACAB.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • To ward pests and disease, the gardening company recommends using organic sprays or Neem oil and regularly checking your plants for signs of infestation or illness.
    McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
  • To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Brave Mars is encouraging your intuitive sign, while its sextile to sudden Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication favors outreach.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Kourtesis’ ear for texture and immersive sensibilities are well suited to the DJ-Kicks format, which favors channeling emotion and building tension.
    Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Roots (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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