ROOT FOR Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)

as in to rise (to)

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The state House approved the measure largely along party lines, with Democrats arguing Maryland cannot remain on the sidelines while Republicans redistrict elsewhere.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
The regulations, which were approved in June, define hyperscale data centers as those that occupy more than 250,000 gross square feet or draw more than 75 megawatts of power from the electric grid.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of approve

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Cornyn, who lost reelection this year after Trump endorsed his primary opponent, and Tillis, who is retiring when his term ends in January, have blocked Blanche’s nomination as many of their GOP colleagues have criticized the fund.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Trump vowed to endorse candidates in the May primary running against Republican senators who voted against redistricting.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorse

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Conti recommends setting up a simple observation board made from cardboard and covering it with a white sheet.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Instead, there’s a range of percentages—called the acceptable macronutrient distribution range—recommended for each individual macronutrient.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommend

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Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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