root (out)

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for root (out)
Verb
  • The Department of Justice will continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to eradicate these harmful policies around the country.
    Peter Aitken Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Its nuclear infrastructure is wrecked but by no means wholly eradicated.
    Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • Consumers can find professional advice on social media for improving confidence and getting guidance in buying choices.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Clarendon Hills found itself in the elimination bracket by virtue of a 16-1 loss Wednesday to the Mountain Region and Nevada State champion from Las Vegas, which improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 5-3 win over the Northwest Region champs from Washington.
    Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This practice of reframing doesn’t erase the problem, sure.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The move to erase the sometimes ugly truth about this country’s history?
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After testing 17 rotating car seats—nearly every model on the market—the Parents team has learned a few things about their pros and cons.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Jacob Riis tenants learned from this cautionary tale, voting overwhelmingly against privatization.
    Stacy Torres, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • First discovered: 8:07 a.m. Aug. 19 Initial location: Orange County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Lambert A new wildfire was reported today at 8:07 a.m. in Orange County, California.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The leaders who take time to discover and understand those needs will create a culture that’s conducive for sustainable success.
    Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said Thursday that although faculty associations at TCC’s six campuses will be abolished Sept. 1, faculty will still have a voice and be included in decision-making processes.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Even after slavery was abolished, some families who sought to find their kin never did.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Embrace emotional vulnerability to extract wisdom from irritation.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The result is a market that extracts value from consumers without empowering them to participate.
    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Root (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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