root (for)

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Verb
  • 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
  • The county approved a Spanish Colonial Revival-style replacement, funded in part by a bond, with cost overruns paid for by taxes on oil extraction in the county, said Bob Dickey, a docent for the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • The teachers union joins a growing list of labor organizations endorsing Wu in her incumbent campaign against Josh Kraft, including the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, several SEIU locals, Teamsters Local 25 and more.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
  • Churches are now able to endorse political candidates after a court filing against a decades-long rule.
    Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Dharna recommends having regular family conversations about money and about your family’s finances.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2025
  • 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
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 13 Jul. 2025.

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