root (for)

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Verb
  • In 2023, the PSC approved a $400 million rate increase for BGE delivery rates despite opposition from consumer advocates and the Baltimore City Council.
    Emily Scarr, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
  • That’s because minoxidil is technically a drug, and topical formulas were previously only available via prescription—the FDA approved over-the-counter sale of this ingredient in 1996.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Last year, the Indonesian political party Golkar created a deepfake of former president Suharto endorsing its candidate.
    Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • What to look for in a high-yield savings account Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting your halibut intake to one serving per week.33 While seafood can be a nutritious choice and help fill dietary nutrient gaps, there are some environmental- and health-related concerns related to seafood consumption.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
  • But the Ooni Volt 12 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the electric oven WIRED recommends most for the home kitchen.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • Trump went on to commend most NATO members for agreeing to boost defense spending and call the summit a success for alliance unity and U.S. leadership.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • High prices don’t necessarily favor sellers, either.
    Jennifer Horton, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
  • Broken down by party, 98% of Republicans favored the policy, compared with 84% of independents and 67% of Democrats, Gallup found.
    Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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