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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is deeply rooted in our lives.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Routh will play Greg Carlson, a veteran police officer defined by his calm authority and deeply rooted sense of justice.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The High-Ball Claimers Robin Roefs (Sunderland) Goalkeepers who leave their line regularly will make more visible mistakes than those who stay rooted to it.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the action stays firmly rooted inside the hospital, viewers also get hints about the personal lives and struggles of the main characters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Keeping it rolling and chanting and showing off — a culture in full bloom, too pretty, too rooted to fade … just yet.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite that struggle, Guthrie said her faith remains rooted in the belief that God is present even without immediate answers, offering comfort not through certainty, but through presence.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The fallout for the actual group, however, rooted itself in reality, with Maddy physically attacking Cassie in front of the audience.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The home’s slate roof, copper gutters and rock-solid foundation signal a different kind of luxury — one rooted less in square footage and more in construction, craftsmanship and permanence.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
This season will have five episodes, each exploring how Asian culinary culture has rooted itself across the European continent.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
So this city, the community, my family is rooted here.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mutual aid is as old as humanity itself, and its American story is rooted not in privilege, but in survival.
—Shelly Sitton-Tygielski, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Mclusky were always rooted more in bile than hormones, contempt and wit over quick-burn idealism.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Artisanal work of this caliber is rare air indeed—an heirloom object that appears to defy gravity but is firmly rooted in generations of savoir faire.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is deeply rooted in our lives.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Routh will play Greg Carlson, a veteran police officer defined by his calm authority and deeply rooted sense of justice.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The High-Ball Claimers Robin Roefs (Sunderland) Goalkeepers who leave their line regularly will make more visible mistakes than those who stay rooted to it.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the action stays firmly rooted inside the hospital, viewers also get hints about the personal lives and struggles of the main characters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Keeping it rolling and chanting and showing off — a culture in full bloom, too pretty, too rooted to fade … just yet.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite that struggle, Guthrie said her faith remains rooted in the belief that God is present even without immediate answers, offering comfort not through certainty, but through presence.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Quite a few are still rooted here.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The fallout for the actual group, however, rooted itself in reality, with Maddy physically attacking Cassie in front of the audience.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The home’s slate roof, copper gutters and rock-solid foundation signal a different kind of luxury — one rooted less in square footage and more in construction, craftsmanship and permanence.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
This season will have five episodes, each exploring how Asian culinary culture has rooted itself across the European continent.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
So this city, the community, my family is rooted here.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mutual aid is as old as humanity itself, and its American story is rooted not in privilege, but in survival.
—Shelly Sitton-Tygielski, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Mclusky were always rooted more in bile than hormones, contempt and wit over quick-burn idealism.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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For many involved, the partnership also represents a deeper cultural milestone, blending Korean flavors and storytelling with a brand that shaped their childhoods.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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For now, gone are the days of a seven-deep Knicks rotation under Thibodeau that forced Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Hart to log heavy minutes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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They're deeply embedded in the global supply chains and have been migrating upstream in terms of their importance to product design.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, there is an inherent structure in movies.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Endorsing a successor before the primary carries inherent risk and perhaps more so for Newsom, who is positioning himself as a potential leading candidate in the 2028 presidential contest.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carol Greitzer, a trailblazing City Council member who fought for women’s rights and played a key role in dismantling the entrenched Tammany Hall political machine in New York, died on April 3.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As part of a family so entrenched in UCLA tradition, Jaquez has always thought Los Angeles college basketball was on top of the world.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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