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verb

past tense of root

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Recent Examples of rooted
Adjective
As the genre’s name suggests, country music tends to be preoccupied with place; the charts are full of tributes to the satisfaction of being firmly rooted in a small town, and the sorrows of leaving it behind. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 That journey introduced me to a country of extraordinary cultural diversity, powerful traditions, and deeply rooted histories that remain largely unknown to the world. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026 For the first time since 2002, the deep-rooted rivalry between England and Argentina will be reignited at a World Cup on Wednesday. Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The origins of lagom According to well-being expert Ellen af Petersens, a former yoga teacher and founder of the Swedish beauty brand Colekt, the lagom mindset is deeply rooted in Scandinavian history and culture. Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026 Gun culture is deeply rooted in Turkey, and the gift hardly triggered any reaction in the country. ABC News, 10 July 2026 Gucci has taken a more culturally rooted approach in Monaco, reviving its celebrated Flora print, originally created for Grace Kelly, allowing heritage and place to reinforce one another. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Her culinary approach is deeply rooted in her Italian-Puerto Rican heritage and Southern upbringing. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
The four-time champion’s connections to Golden State are deeply rooted. Devon Henderson, New York Times, 16 July 2026 For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 For most people, the inner programming is significantly outdated and rooted in deeply self-protective programming that prevents them from embracing the discomfort that comes with navigating complex changes and disruption. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 That is partly rooted in the aforementioned co-op laws and historic-preservation regulations. Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 Two issues rooted in his previous employment as DeSantis’ chief of staff could be major factors. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 All About Love by bell hooks Author bell hooks redefines love as an active practice rooted in care, compassion, and commitment rather than romance or desire. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
  • Both areas have deep sediment soil that sit atop alluvial valleys.
    Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Even a deep black pencil can feel softer and more natural because the pigment doesn’t sit as sharply on top of the skin.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Others become embedded deeply into operational processes without clear ownership or accountability.
    Itamar Apelblat, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Mamdani is known as a harsh critic of Israel and has alleged that the Middle Eastern democracy is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, where Netanyahu is leading a war against Hamas terrorists embedded in the area.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • If the technology is being handled by humans, is there not an inherent bias?
    Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Phillips said to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday, responding to a question about the league’s inherent financial plight.
    Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • During the search, BPD said officers found a ghost gun that contained one spent shell casing lodged in the chamber and was loaded with 16 live rounds in a large-capacity magazine.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Devers furthered the Giants’ cause with a ground-rule double that lodged itself under the padding along the right-field line, scoring Schmitt.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • The reshuffle immediately drew thousands of protesters into the streets of Kyiv and other cities, framing Fedorov’s removal as Zelenskyy siding with an entrenched military old guard over a reformer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The reshuffle immediately drew thousands of protesters into the streets of Kyiv and other cities, framing Fedorov’s removal as Zelensky siding with an entrenched military old guard over a reformer.
    Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • That brings the confirmed One UI 9 testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56, A57, A37, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • City’s squad had looked very settled but several players are expected to leave, including some like Nico Gonzalez and possibly Tijjani Reijnders, who only joined in the last 12-18 months.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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