rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Choosing who carries the card out can be rooted in superstition, some secret joke or, simply, the closest player to the dugout steps.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their ethics, rooted in camaraderie, paired with deep technical rigor, have enabled them to collaborate with industry professionals who want to build, not just deploy, and who prize guidance that reduces risk, not just adds services.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In a rivalry rooted in history that extends well beyond the field, Saturday’s renewal of the famed Border War series has been circled on both programs’ calendars for a long time now.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
This concern is rooted in recent history.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their ethics, rooted in camaraderie, paired with deep technical rigor, have enabled them to collaborate with industry professionals who want to build, not just deploy, and who prize guidance that reduces risk, not just adds services.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In a rivalry rooted in history that extends well beyond the field, Saturday’s renewal of the famed Border War series has been circled on both programs’ calendars for a long time now.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
This concern is rooted in recent history.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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