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.
—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
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
Adjective
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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But, of course, the spotlight is on deep discounts and a focus on the marketplace’s Brand+ channel where shoppers can find trusted, global brands (with official product authentication).—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Cultural change takes time, and in some industries, high-pressure environments are inherent to the work itself.—
Christine Muldoon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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However, the latest look at labor turnover also showed that those job postings aren’t necessarily turning into job offers – the US job market remains entrenched in a low-hire, low-fire dynamic.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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But police records obtained by ProPublica show just how entrenched the issues were.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
2 June 2026
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