root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)next
as in to rise (to)

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  1. approve
  2. endorse
  3. recommend
  4. commend
  5. favor
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  • The New York Times, citing unnamed US officials, said the agreement would be announced Wednesday while the Wall Street Journal said Trump had now formally approved the deal.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Last year, Holscher and Corson both voted to approve a 20-year sales tax exemptions for developers who commit to investing $250 million and creating at least 20 permanent jobs.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of approve
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  • Democratic primary challengers include former state legislator Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, a former television news anchor endorsed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of endorse
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  • Commuters may expect delays, or opt for different routes using what McCabe expects MoDOT to recommend — I-435, or 85th Street.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Siard recommends mapping your wing with your eyes open before connecting it to the lash line.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Definition of recommend
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  • In the comments, passengers were quick to commend the crew’s quick decision-making.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • But others also commended her for protecting Barron, even if that means protecting him from those close to him.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
Definition of commend
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  • This timing aligns with the recent conclusion of the World Cup and parent company Take-Two's August 7 earnings call, a period historically favored by Rockstar for major announcements.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Feely favors the technology, arguing that AI data centers can benefit local communities and emphasizing their importance to national security.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of favor
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