root (someone or something) on
phrasal verb
rooted on; rooting on; roots (someone or something) on
US
: to help (someone or something) to win or succeed by expressing or showing strong support
Thousands of fans were there to root the team on.
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Blunt, 42, was seen on set in July, sporting both her character Emily Charlton's signature red locks and a new bleach-blonde bob with a shadow root on the N.Y.C. set.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
How about Midwestern crayfish, white miso and fresh dill, with pickled celery root on the side?
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 2 June 2025
There are a few studies on the impact of maca root on menopausal symptoms, although most are older and not very robust.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
And like many who root on children at a high-stakes game, his parents stay close on the road.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
How about Midwestern crayfish, white miso and fresh dill, with pickled celery root on the side?
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 2 June 2025
There are a few studies on the impact of maca root on menopausal symptoms, although most are older and not very robust.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
And like many who root on children at a high-stakes game, his parents stay close on the road.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for root (someone or something) on
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“Root (someone or something) on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20on. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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