as in to rise (to)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for root (for)
Verb
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But to her disappointment, only three Miami applicants were approved.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025 -
To date, the Food and Drug Administration has only approved one CBD product, a prescription oil called Epidiolex, which is used to treat seizures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Carson, who served as secretary during President Trump’s first term, endorsed Trump’s most recent bid for the presidency in late 2023.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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After penning an op-ed calling for President Biden to step aside during the 2024 presidential election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in his place, the 2x Oscar winner recently opened up about the ongoing backlash to his statement.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the living room, Mock recommends folding blankets, fluffing pillows, and returning any items that have accrued in the space to their rightful homes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agent automatically compiles comprehensive health summaries for doctors, recommends imaging and laboratory tests, and provides clinical decision support—saving time, reducing paperwork, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing the patient experience.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Pompano Beach native’s latest charitable act has been met with both gratitude and admiration, especially from his longtime attorney, Bradford Cohen, who took to Instagram on Wednesday (April 16) to commend Kodak’s consistent generosity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Scott Shackelford, executive director at the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University, commended Microsoft for being one of the most proactive companies in fraud prevention, but said more action needed to come from both the private and public sector.—
Kara Fellows,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Buy American rules embedded in federal procurement favor domestic manufacturers, sometimes at the expense of cost efficiency.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As for accessories, Collins went minimal, favoring a shimmering, delicate bracelet with a set of coordinated earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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