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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
After more than two decades championing designers, Revolve is stepping into its own identity with a collection that feels distinctly rooted in the lifestyle of its customer.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s because the strongest remaining military force in Iran is the hard-line Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is deeply rooted throughout the country.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Their influence remains deeply rooted in some of Miami's earliest Black communities, including Overtown and Coconut Grove.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Its décor reflects the restaurant’s personality — casual, humorous and rooted in local culture.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
For these locally rooted firms, that valuation is too low to catch the attention of institutional buyers like private equity, but too large for smaller-time buyers, leaving them largely invisible to the market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Meet the old Irish Goat Known historically as an Gabhar Fiáin—or the wild goat—the old Irish Goat is deeply rooted in both Irish folklore and agriculture.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Moderated by Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, this session will explore how event-level documentaries can be urgent and impactful while remaining empathetic and rooted in the voices most affected.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
More than a decade later, the case remains one of the most unsettling examples of violence between teenagers—a tragedy rooted not in strangers or external threats, but within a friendship that ultimately turned deadly.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
This is where innovation and possibility are rooted.
—Jennifer Tescher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
What once felt old now feels rooted.
—Fern Lebo, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
So, why not simply propagate witchhazels from seed or rooted stem cutting rather than risk problems with grafting?
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
But Losquadro’s connection to the Titan community was rooted largely in campus employment.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Drummy’s deep-rooted love for nature and sustainability drives her passion for gardening, vegetable cultivation, and composting.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
After more than two decades championing designers, Revolve is stepping into its own identity with a collection that feels distinctly rooted in the lifestyle of its customer.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s because the strongest remaining military force in Iran is the hard-line Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is deeply rooted throughout the country.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Their influence remains deeply rooted in some of Miami's earliest Black communities, including Overtown and Coconut Grove.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Its décor reflects the restaurant’s personality — casual, humorous and rooted in local culture.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
For these locally rooted firms, that valuation is too low to catch the attention of institutional buyers like private equity, but too large for smaller-time buyers, leaving them largely invisible to the market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Meet the old Irish Goat Known historically as an Gabhar Fiáin—or the wild goat—the old Irish Goat is deeply rooted in both Irish folklore and agriculture.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Moderated by Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, this session will explore how event-level documentaries can be urgent and impactful while remaining empathetic and rooted in the voices most affected.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
More than a decade later, the case remains one of the most unsettling examples of violence between teenagers—a tragedy rooted not in strangers or external threats, but within a friendship that ultimately turned deadly.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
This is where innovation and possibility are rooted.
—Jennifer Tescher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
What once felt old now feels rooted.
—Fern Lebo, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
So, why not simply propagate witchhazels from seed or rooted stem cutting rather than risk problems with grafting?
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
But Losquadro’s connection to the Titan community was rooted largely in campus employment.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, where Quigley was embedded as a homicide investigator, disclosed earlier this month that Quigley was allegedly drinking with another State Police officer at a bar near the Superior Court before the crash, according to an office employee.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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While two of these leaders have since been killed by Israeli strikes, they are included here to provide a more complete picture of Iran’s powerful elite – people deeply embedded in the Islamic Republic’s political, intelligence and security architecture.—
Mehrzad Boroujerdi,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the delicate balance, there is also an inherent – even genetic – understanding.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The limits of standalone offshore trusts Standalone offshore trusts carry inherent constraints.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Four of them lodged official complaints but the cases were dismissed due to lack of evidence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Original framing remains visible, along with traces of the building’s early insulation, including layers of centuries-old newspapers still lodged within the walls.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One relevant factor, however, is that the Islamic Republic is perhaps more entrenched than was Nicolás Maduro’s regime.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Not there yet The 1970s saw entrenched inflation well above target, stagnating growth and a broken policy framework, none of which are present today, according to Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Federal authorities have warned California law enforcement agencies that the state could be a potential target of a drone attack tied to the escalating war between Iran, the United States and Israel — though officials stress there is no confirmed or imminent threat.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 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
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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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