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
Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Younger people and those with lower incomes, looking for economic advancement, are less rooted to place and likelier to move.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
As a result, European films are deeply rooted in their national culture and therefore often fail to catch the interest of foreign audiences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Enjoy yourself, but stay rooted in your values.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Minorities’ limited participation is due primarily to researchers’ lackluster outreach efforts and minorities’ deeply rooted mistrust of research and the medical establishment.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
In addition to the locals, people from all over Bavaria and beyond flocked to the small village of about 4,500 residents on Friday to watch the Maypole being erected — a custom that has been observed for centuries and is deeply rooted in Bavarian folklore.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
For Urrutia, the mission remains rooted in the same principle that launched Foodzilla in the first place, creating spaces where people gather, small businesses thrive, and local pride can be felt one block at a time.
—Daily News, 1 May 2026
Today, as The National, Autograph Collection Downtown OKC, the property remains deeply rooted in its history, with many original architectural elements intentionally restored to honor the building’s legacy.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Benmelech believes the decline of some American shopping malls can be rooted in both the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of new technologies that have changed the way people shop and socialize.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The mother of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, known affectionately as MaMac, says raising her three sons—Michael, Patrick, and Matthew—was rooted in one simple philosophy.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The idea, rooted in the Taiji principle of Yin and Yang, is to make choreographed movement look genuinely reactive – the way real fighting looks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
His work challenges conventional pet ownership, urging a shift toward stewardship rooted in respect, enrichment and long term care.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Gawker was rooted as much in irreverence and humor as news.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Adjective
The result is a dining culture that feels both deeply rooted and newly energized.
—Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Younger people and those with lower incomes, looking for economic advancement, are less rooted to place and likelier to move.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
As a result, European films are deeply rooted in their national culture and therefore often fail to catch the interest of foreign audiences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Enjoy yourself, but stay rooted in your values.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Minorities’ limited participation is due primarily to researchers’ lackluster outreach efforts and minorities’ deeply rooted mistrust of research and the medical establishment.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
In addition to the locals, people from all over Bavaria and beyond flocked to the small village of about 4,500 residents on Friday to watch the Maypole being erected — a custom that has been observed for centuries and is deeply rooted in Bavarian folklore.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
For Urrutia, the mission remains rooted in the same principle that launched Foodzilla in the first place, creating spaces where people gather, small businesses thrive, and local pride can be felt one block at a time.
—Daily News, 1 May 2026
Today, as The National, Autograph Collection Downtown OKC, the property remains deeply rooted in its history, with many original architectural elements intentionally restored to honor the building’s legacy.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco – whose philosophy and cookbooks are rooted in health-conscious dieting – shared a few misconceptions about healthy eating, especially when the end goal is weight loss.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Benmelech believes the decline of some American shopping malls can be rooted in both the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of new technologies that have changed the way people shop and socialize.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The mother of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, known affectionately as MaMac, says raising her three sons—Michael, Patrick, and Matthew—was rooted in one simple philosophy.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The idea, rooted in the Taiji principle of Yin and Yang, is to make choreographed movement look genuinely reactive – the way real fighting looks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
His work challenges conventional pet ownership, urging a shift toward stewardship rooted in respect, enrichment and long term care.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Gawker was rooted as much in irreverence and humor as news.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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Decades of local service as mayor and county supervisor have given me a deep understanding of local, state and federal issues.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In Russia, indulging in such conspiracies is often less an exercise in political prediction than an expression of deeper anxieties that can be otherwise hard to express.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Offshore sourcing ecosystems for apparel are also deeply embedded after decades of Asia dominance, Kearney’s research surmised.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Rather, the dynamics that give rise to all those negative outcomes are structurally embedded in the very architecture of social media.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Designed with inherent moisture-wicking properties, the quilt offers optimal breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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But as the rover attempted to pull out its drill arm, the rock came up with it, having gotten lodged onto the sleeve that surrounds the tool’s bit.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Missing the end of the college basketball season with a broken hand, Wilson seems firmly entrenched in the top-five pick conversation but rarely gets placed in the same tier as Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.
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