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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Pieces are heavily rooted in alpine style with pieces that capture a retro spirit that doubles with modern perspective on fit and color, an element Stevenson's especially jazzed about.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While these two looks were put together with the help of stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Duwaji's fashion remained rooted in her own sensibilities.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
These families are deeply rooted in our communities and essential to our workforce.
—Samuel Vilchez Santiago, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
If planting bulbs or rooted ends, place them root-side down, about 1 inch deep in soil.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2026, a partnership with Meijer State Games brings even more outdoor activities to town, adding fresh energy to a festival that already feels rooted in community pride.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
At this point, repot the rooted jade plant cuttings into larger pots if needed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The area is deeply rooted in history, with evidence of the earliest Native Americans present here.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit is rooted, at least in part, in the 2023 end of a federal COVID-19 public health emergency.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Long before the surrounding stores and steady traffic arrived, the tree was already rooted there — becoming a familiar and symbolic presence for many in the community.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
While nationwide protests in 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini centered on women’s rights and state repression, the current demonstrations are rooted primarily in economic grievances, with protesters in several cities now openly directing their anger at Iran’s political leadership.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
That entrepreneurial instinct was rooted long before his formal career began.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
The Jewish community in Australia is small, deeply rooted, and proud to call this country home.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
Cécred was rooted around culture, identity, and the emotional labor wrapped up in how Black women care for their hair.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Pieces are heavily rooted in alpine style with pieces that capture a retro spirit that doubles with modern perspective on fit and color, an element Stevenson's especially jazzed about.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While these two looks were put together with the help of stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Duwaji's fashion remained rooted in her own sensibilities.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
These families are deeply rooted in our communities and essential to our workforce.
—Samuel Vilchez Santiago, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
If planting bulbs or rooted ends, place them root-side down, about 1 inch deep in soil.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2026, a partnership with Meijer State Games brings even more outdoor activities to town, adding fresh energy to a festival that already feels rooted in community pride.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
At this point, repot the rooted jade plant cuttings into larger pots if needed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The area is deeply rooted in history, with evidence of the earliest Native Americans present here.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
Iran is a theocratic republic rooted ideologically in Shiite Islam while Venezuela is a socialist and secular regime.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit is rooted, at least in part, in the 2023 end of a federal COVID-19 public health emergency.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Long before the surrounding stores and steady traffic arrived, the tree was already rooted there — becoming a familiar and symbolic presence for many in the community.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
While nationwide protests in 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini centered on women’s rights and state repression, the current demonstrations are rooted primarily in economic grievances, with protesters in several cities now openly directing their anger at Iran’s political leadership.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
That entrepreneurial instinct was rooted long before his formal career began.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
The Jewish community in Australia is small, deeply rooted, and proud to call this country home.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
Cécred was rooted around culture, identity, and the emotional labor wrapped up in how Black women care for their hair.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three legal firms were engaged to oversee the planting of 2,050 poles, each 62 feet apart, embedded 3 feet into the ground that, together, would suspend 165,000 yards of fire-resistant nylon fabric over and across the undulating landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The problem of fuel efficiency is especially true in the case of the MD-11, which has a third engine embedded in the tail, as opposed to the majority of passenger jets flying over American skies today, which only have two.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seen through this lens, every person possesses inherent dignity and value.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Dean Darrow was struck by gunfire, and a bullet was lodged in his heart.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recently, New York City added a suit to the dozens that have already been lodged by local governments against social-media companies such as Meta, which owns Instagram, and Bytedance, the owner of TikTok.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The daughter of a South African mother who grew up in a white town in the Northeast, Clemmons uses her frequent travels to Johannesburg to contextualize the promises of freedom, the realities of entrenched inequalities, and consequences of violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Twin Cities are home to the US’s largest diaspora from Somalia, a small Muslim-majority nation on the Horn of Africa that has been rent by decades of civil war and entrenched poverty.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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