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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is deeply rooted in our lives.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Routh will play Greg Carlson, a veteran police officer defined by his calm authority and deeply rooted sense of justice.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The High-Ball Claimers Robin Roefs (Sunderland) Goalkeepers who leave their line regularly will make more visible mistakes than those who stay rooted to it.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the action stays firmly rooted inside the hospital, viewers also get hints about the personal lives and struggles of the main characters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Keeping it rolling and chanting and showing off — a culture in full bloom, too pretty, too rooted to fade … just yet.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite that struggle, Guthrie said her faith remains rooted in the belief that God is present even without immediate answers, offering comfort not through certainty, but through presence.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of Torres’s humor is rooted in classification — that’s just where his mind goes, whether for comedy purposes or not.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The stock market’s exuberance is rooted in optimism about ceasefires in the Middle East and hope that oil might resume flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
When Vacheron Constantin launched the Overseas collection three decades ago, the models embodied the more than 270-year-old maison’s conception of an elegant traveling chronograph — rooted in the spirit of exploration and openness to the world.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
In a recent exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Benj Thall, who played eldest brother Peter Burnford, shared that some of the movie's most emotional moments were rooted in genuine connections with the animals in the film.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In this interview Almirante also tells us about his theater plans under director-producer Yusnel Suárez, who is changing Miami’s scene with plays that are entertaining, deep, and rooted in current issues, filling venues like the Trail Theater in Calle Ocho.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Visitors can enjoy waterfalls, scenic drives, dark-sky stargazing, and casual dining rooted in regional flavors.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Quite a few are still rooted here.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Artisanal work of this caliber is rare air indeed—an heirloom object that appears to defy gravity but is firmly rooted in generations of savoir faire.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is deeply rooted in our lives.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Routh will play Greg Carlson, a veteran police officer defined by his calm authority and deeply rooted sense of justice.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The High-Ball Claimers Robin Roefs (Sunderland) Goalkeepers who leave their line regularly will make more visible mistakes than those who stay rooted to it.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the action stays firmly rooted inside the hospital, viewers also get hints about the personal lives and struggles of the main characters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Keeping it rolling and chanting and showing off — a culture in full bloom, too pretty, too rooted to fade … just yet.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite that struggle, Guthrie said her faith remains rooted in the belief that God is present even without immediate answers, offering comfort not through certainty, but through presence.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The side of State Highway 121 is rooted with Texas prairie grasses and is known to bloom with Texas wildflowers during spring and summer.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of Torres’s humor is rooted in classification — that’s just where his mind goes, whether for comedy purposes or not.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The stock market’s exuberance is rooted in optimism about ceasefires in the Middle East and hope that oil might resume flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
When Vacheron Constantin launched the Overseas collection three decades ago, the models embodied the more than 270-year-old maison’s conception of an elegant traveling chronograph — rooted in the spirit of exploration and openness to the world.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
In a recent exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Benj Thall, who played eldest brother Peter Burnford, shared that some of the movie's most emotional moments were rooted in genuine connections with the animals in the film.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In this interview Almirante also tells us about his theater plans under director-producer Yusnel Suárez, who is changing Miami’s scene with plays that are entertaining, deep, and rooted in current issues, filling venues like the Trail Theater in Calle Ocho.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Visitors can enjoy waterfalls, scenic drives, dark-sky stargazing, and casual dining rooted in regional flavors.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Quite a few are still rooted here.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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The gangland drama is deeper and darker than the domestic one, strengthened by the unexpected portrayal of the Russian toughs as bumbling in their own way.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Edge is one of the strongest, and deepest, position groups in this draft.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At that time, the red stop lights embedded in the taxiway in front of the truck were illuminated, indicating the truck should not proceed.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The probe follows Fortune’s March investigation into how Epstein embedded himself in Gates’ inner circle.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Framing developer hesitation as a market failure, as is done in AB 2166, overlooks that such uncertainty is inherent to large-scale development and new technology.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Corte talked about the challenges inherent in working with limited available space.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about the couple with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both Sherry and Laila.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The governor has rightly made reining in this out-of-control enterprise a top priority in the state budget talks, taking on one of Albany’s most entrenched special interests — the trial lawyers — with the goal of lowering insurance costs for New Yorkers.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though Magyar is no liberal, some are now looking to his victory as an example of how to defeat an entrenched far-right leader who has the support of an increasingly powerful global movement.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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