as in deep
firmly established over time
a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction
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as in embedded
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of rooted
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
At a time when religious institutions are seeking to rebuild trust, the new Archbishop aims for leadership that is less distant and more rooted in people's everyday lives.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The comments reflected a tension between fans who want baseball to remain rooted in its traditions and a streaming platform eager to put its stamp on the sport.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Newton understood his calculus to be much more rooted in geometry than Leibniz did.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The United States for many years has exhibited a deep-rooted bias toward quality over quantity.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
But also firmly rooted in our understanding of the Universe’s physical laws.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
But this pick is more rooted in my doubts about Kansas.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mclusky were always rooted more in bile than hormones, contempt and wit over quick-burn idealism.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Boko Haram is more locally rooted, identifying with Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, and ISWAP is more transnational.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Everything’s handmade, locally rooted, and built to last—souvenirs with soul.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The data suggest the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
My natural pheromones are rooted first with the mylk’s top notes, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, before the light heart of waterlily and bamboo kicks in.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
At a time when religious institutions are seeking to rebuild trust, the new Archbishop aims for leadership that is less distant and more rooted in people's everyday lives.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The comments reflected a tension between fans who want baseball to remain rooted in its traditions and a streaming platform eager to put its stamp on the sport.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Newton understood his calculus to be much more rooted in geometry than Leibniz did.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The United States for many years has exhibited a deep-rooted bias toward quality over quantity.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
But also firmly rooted in our understanding of the Universe’s physical laws.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
But this pick is more rooted in my doubts about Kansas.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
So this city, the community, my family is rooted here.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mclusky were always rooted more in bile than hormones, contempt and wit over quick-burn idealism.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Boko Haram is more locally rooted, identifying with Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, and ISWAP is more transnational.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Everything’s handmade, locally rooted, and built to last—souvenirs with soul.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The data suggest the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
My natural pheromones are rooted first with the mylk’s top notes, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, before the light heart of waterlily and bamboo kicks in.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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For others, the moment carries a deeper meaning.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the brand embedded itself into both cities in distinct ways, shaping a shared but competitive culture across the DMV.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Greenberg pointed to an inherent conflict of interest when universities investigate their own employees.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His official complaint has been lodged with the judges of the French War Crimes Unit and concerns Israel’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut on November 26 2024, which killed seven civilians.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And while screen addiction became entrenched in many of our lives, sound healing became an alternative practice for folks looking for an escape from doomscrolling.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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For many of his supporters, however, his political ascent already represents a break from Nepal’s entrenched political order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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