as in deep
firmly established over time
he had had a deep-rooted fear of the dark from the time he was a small child
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Recent Examples of deep-rooted
Strong, deep-rooted, living hundreds of years and towering skyward even as their massive limbs reach out expansively, these trees evoke awe.
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Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Many ornamental grasses are deep-rooted, which can increase competition for water and nutrients.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Williamson’s ties with Arsenal are deep-rooted.
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James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
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Michelle Kaufman
april 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Fifty percent of vegetation placed on an embankment should be deep-rooted, such as trees and larger plants whose leaves retain moisture — think succulents.
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The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Honor the Culture India’s traditions are deep-rooted and nuanced.
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Viji Krishna,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Dec. 2025
The fragility of this society is also deep-rooted.
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Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Nov. 2025
Far to the north, in the Montes de Maria region where Nawar Jimenez grew up, the terror instilled by armed groups is also deep-rooted.
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Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Many ornamental grasses are deep-rooted, which can increase competition for water and nutrients.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Williamson’s ties with Arsenal are deep-rooted.
—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
—
Michelle Kaufman
april 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Fifty percent of vegetation placed on an embankment should be deep-rooted, such as trees and larger plants whose leaves retain moisture — think succulents.
—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Honor the Culture India’s traditions are deep-rooted and nuanced.
—
Viji Krishna,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Dec. 2025
The fragility of this society is also deep-rooted.
—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Nov. 2025
Far to the north, in the Montes de Maria region where Nawar Jimenez grew up, the terror instilled by armed groups is also deep-rooted.
—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep-rooted
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd (Hugh Jackman) who is found dead.
Adjective
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.
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Crosby said the project is ahead of schedule despite challenges inherent in renovating a 200-year-old street.
Adjective
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Your 9th House of Travel and Learning awakens, as a rooted Moon meets a quincunx from structured Saturn in your 4th House of Home, urging careful coordination.
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The film’s production design and aesthetic feel deeply rooted in the early to mid-2000s.
Adjective
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An entrenched founder or chief executive may own enough stock to resist accountability.
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Venture capital firms are routinely funding new startups based solely on the pedigree of researchers who leave deeply entrenched labs like DeepMind and Google Brain.
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“Deep-rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-rooted. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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