as in deep
firmly established over time
a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction
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as in embedded
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of rooted
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Tohum’s shell necklace keeps the look firmly rooted in summertime.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Cuisines like Indian food are layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in context.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
El Sayed’s academic background is deeply rooted in medicine and public health.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Quinta’s success is deeply rooted in her exceptional talent, work ethic, grace, and practice of true creative collaboration.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
Together, these forces are positioning Saudi fashion as a long-lasting, confident, culturally rooted and globally resonant movement.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Trails in nearby Montreat provide quick escapes into the mountains, while the legacy of the now-defunct Black Mountain College continues to shape the town’s deeply rooted arts culture today.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Younger people and those with lower incomes, looking for economic advancement, are less rooted to place and likelier to move.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Benmelech believes the decline of some American shopping malls can be rooted in both the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of new technologies that have changed the way people shop and socialize.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The mother of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, known affectionately as MaMac, says raising her three sons—Michael, Patrick, and Matthew—was rooted in one simple philosophy.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The idea, rooted in the Taiji principle of Yin and Yang, is to make choreographed movement look genuinely reactive – the way real fighting looks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
His work challenges conventional pet ownership, urging a shift toward stewardship rooted in respect, enrichment and long term care.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Gawker was rooted as much in irreverence and humor as news.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Adjective
Elsewhere, Black Yacht Weekend and rooftop events downtown bring another layer to the holiday, but much of the city’s energy remains rooted on the South Side.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Tohum’s shell necklace keeps the look firmly rooted in summertime.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Cuisines like Indian food are layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in context.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
El Sayed’s academic background is deeply rooted in medicine and public health.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Quinta’s success is deeply rooted in her exceptional talent, work ethic, grace, and practice of true creative collaboration.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
Together, these forces are positioning Saudi fashion as a long-lasting, confident, culturally rooted and globally resonant movement.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Trails in nearby Montreat provide quick escapes into the mountains, while the legacy of the now-defunct Black Mountain College continues to shape the town’s deeply rooted arts culture today.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Younger people and those with lower incomes, looking for economic advancement, are less rooted to place and likelier to move.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Verb
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco – whose philosophy and cookbooks are rooted in health-conscious dieting – shared a few misconceptions about healthy eating, especially when the end goal is weight loss.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Benmelech believes the decline of some American shopping malls can be rooted in both the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of new technologies that have changed the way people shop and socialize.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The mother of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, known affectionately as MaMac, says raising her three sons—Michael, Patrick, and Matthew—was rooted in one simple philosophy.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The idea, rooted in the Taiji principle of Yin and Yang, is to make choreographed movement look genuinely reactive – the way real fighting looks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
His work challenges conventional pet ownership, urging a shift toward stewardship rooted in respect, enrichment and long term care.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Gawker was rooted as much in irreverence and humor as news.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Tallahassee’s response, embedded in the 2024 Live Healthy legislation package, is to fund the pipeline.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Parikh is just one of many election deniers who were long relegated to the fringe and are now—with Trump back in office and still not over his electoral defeat six years ago—embedded inside the government.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Designed with inherent moisture-wicking properties, the quilt offers optimal breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Verb
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Missing the end of the college basketball season with a broken hand, Wilson seems firmly entrenched in the top-five pick conversation but rarely gets placed in the same tier as Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The atmosphere around the club is unstable heading into the biggest fixture of the domestic season, while Barcelona appear calm, settled and confident.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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