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verb

past tense of root

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Recent Examples of rooted
Adjective
His visual style is simultaneously very contemporary but also deeply rooted in that old tradition — so there is something extremely fresh about it. Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026 But for many fans, the most memorable summer tennis moments will stay rooted in Cincinnati. Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The world’s largest law firm is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders, writes Rosie Manins. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Regular inspections every week or two can prevent weeds from becoming deeply rooted and more difficult to remove. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026 For culturally rooted businesses, questions of language and immigration can become part of how workplace safety is handled every day. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Whether enjoying a refined meal at Bourbon Steak or lingering over a leisurely dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific, guests are invited to savor moments that feel distinctly rooted in place. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 As a result, knowledge of the peacock flower’s abortifacient properties remained rooted in Caribbean communities rather than becoming incorporated into European botanical and medical traditions. Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2026 After a year of growth, the park's moon tree is now firmly rooted and standing tall without supports. Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
After it is rooted into the native soil, water the sod deeply and less frequently. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 And the reasons may be rooted as much in Southerners’ attitudes about being overweight as in their diets and exercise patterns. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 These two models exist simultaneously in Jewish history in the image of uprooted and powerless Jews on the one hand and rooted and empowered Jews on the other. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Recounting the acquittal, Sam suggests Paul’s vindication wasn’t rooted so much in the truth as in the limits of the criminal justice system. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 In Puglia’s geometric landscape of dry stone walls and olive groves, Masseria Calderisi embodies the spirit of southern Italian rural hospitality, proudly rooted here since 1658. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Such an upbringing was rooted and supported firstly by the late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
  • Many of his supporters harbor deep frustration and anger at the American for-profit healthcare system.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Not to be cheated in front of the largest assembly of Hall of Famers since the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Schwarber flew out twice to deep center field.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And here, wine is not just a commodity for drinking; it is shared, celebrated in events, and so deeply embedded in everyday life.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ries argues that leadership transitions succeed not because remarkable individuals take over, but because organizations have embedded their purpose deeply enough to survive leadership change.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As all this plays out, consumer complaints about credit reporting have skyrocketed, with more than 4 million lodged with the CFPB in 2025.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors said the bullet Lagrone fired struck Manns in the arm and lodged in his spine.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Armored tanks first played a useful role in helping break through entrenched battlefield lines during the final years of World War I more than a century ago.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For now, though, soccer’s civil war appears to be heading toward an entrenched standoff of ideas and values.
    Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Elliott matter-of-factly told the story about his name, as well the later discovery through 23andMe of his biological father’s likely identity and the confirmed existence of many half siblings, just by pushing a button.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The cards have relatively flexible cancellation terms and the ability to downgrade to a smaller aircraft on a confirmed basis.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The most common criticism was that England lacked technical quality, intelligence and a settled way of playing as other nations became more sophisticated.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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