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verb

past tense of root

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rooted
Adjective
But at this point, expectations for how much of an impact AI will have on individual companies doesn’t seem rooted in how much progress has been made in implementing it. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 According to the National Library of Medicine and PubMed Central, wellness practices in the Dominican Republic, like those found across many Caribbean islands, are deeply rooted in the plants and natural resources that surround them. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 With its towers and waterfront location, there are some similarities to this trip’s starting point, Toronto, but Vancouver is slower in pace and more rooted in its nature-rich setting. Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 These relationships are all rooted in banter and talking over each other, which can start to sound very same-y and homogeneous. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 It’s been my privilege to learn, from scholars and thinkers and writers far more deeply rooted than myself in the American west, about its realities and relentless contradictions. Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 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 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
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
  • There was no controversy about this New York win, a night after Pete Alonso's deep fly ball against the Yankees was ruled foul with the game tied.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Born and raised in Nogales, Mexico, the fourth of twelve children, Trujillo had deep community roots.
    Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nvidia also built a software ecosystem around its chips, including its CUDA programming platform, making its hardware deeply embedded in the development of AI applications.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the past should not be disaggregated to serve a modern agenda; Russia was embedded in both Europe and Asia and was crucially shaped by its twentieth-century Cold War rivalry with the United States.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The experience is…less fun, although bad film aficionados know that some level of tedium is inherent to almost all of the most canonical worst movies ever.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the sweat-masking technology, Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber comes with the performance properties inherent to Coolmax® fibers, including moisture wicking and breathability.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The decision also dismissed all claims against Morris’ wife, Deborah, and all but one claim lodged against Robert Morris personally.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Castro, 52, is accused of firing a gun through the front door of a Minneapolis home, striking Sosa-Celis in the leg with a bullet that lodged in a child’s bedroom wall.
    MARK VANCLEAVE, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This challenge layered on top of the very real barriers that chronically absent students face can make educators feel defeated and think that absenteeism is simply too big and entrenched of a problem for schools to meaningfully address.
    Jerome A. Graham, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As Bell gets more entrenched into practice before the season, gaining familiarity with quarterback Malik Willis will be a key.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 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
  • In settled possession, expect to see fluidity from the midfielders.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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