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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The film’s production design and aesthetic feel deeply rooted in the early to mid-2000s.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
If the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector is increasingly pitching itself as both rooted and exportable, a handful of new and recent titles suggest why.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026
What emerges is a vision of high jewelry that is at once rooted and restless.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
The strands of Louis are very much rooted in identity, love and the fear of and want for love, and then grief.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Young and shallowly rooted plants are the most impacted by heat and drought, leaving them vulnerable to diseases and pests.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
An unrelenting desire to be oneself, an overwhelming commitment to community, a calling to uplift what’s right in the world, and a deep-rooted love for professional wrestling.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Comedian Ellie Sachs writes and directs this Tribeca premiere, which is deeply rooted in the stereotypical indie film tropes about creative types who can’t quite get their lives together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Hamilton, a 19-year old from Simsbury, said his opposition is rooted in the fact that there is heavy emphasis on the environment and sustainability at the university.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
For Common, the significance of the evening was rooted less in the performance itself than in the community gathered in front of him.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Over the years, DeBolt has seen her role as a long-term mentorship rooted in consistency and care.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
But there was also a lot of pettiness by critics whose motivation seemed to be rooted in the desire to prevent Raquel Regalado, the commissioner sponsoring the legislation to open the center, a victory.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Pastor Daniel Egger of El Dorado First Assembly describes this work as deeply rooted in faith, a core mission of the church.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
The script is rooted in Yan’s years living and working in Beijing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
Adjective
Your 9th House of Travel and Learning awakens, as a rooted Moon meets a quincunx from structured Saturn in your 4th House of Home, urging careful coordination.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The film’s production design and aesthetic feel deeply rooted in the early to mid-2000s.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
If the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector is increasingly pitching itself as both rooted and exportable, a handful of new and recent titles suggest why.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026
What emerges is a vision of high jewelry that is at once rooted and restless.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
The strands of Louis are very much rooted in identity, love and the fear of and want for love, and then grief.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Young and shallowly rooted plants are the most impacted by heat and drought, leaving them vulnerable to diseases and pests.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
An unrelenting desire to be oneself, an overwhelming commitment to community, a calling to uplift what’s right in the world, and a deep-rooted love for professional wrestling.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Comedian Ellie Sachs writes and directs this Tribeca premiere, which is deeply rooted in the stereotypical indie film tropes about creative types who can’t quite get their lives together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Verb
The concept is rooted in the autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic nervous system—responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response—and the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps promote rest, recovery and restoration.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Hamilton, a 19-year old from Simsbury, said his opposition is rooted in the fact that there is heavy emphasis on the environment and sustainability at the university.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
For Common, the significance of the evening was rooted less in the performance itself than in the community gathered in front of him.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Over the years, DeBolt has seen her role as a long-term mentorship rooted in consistency and care.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
But there was also a lot of pettiness by critics whose motivation seemed to be rooted in the desire to prevent Raquel Regalado, the commissioner sponsoring the legislation to open the center, a victory.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Pastor Daniel Egger of El Dorado First Assembly describes this work as deeply rooted in faith, a core mission of the church.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
The script is rooted in Yan’s years living and working in Beijing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But his warmth, purpose, and daring creativity are all now embedded into the city’s DNA.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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If standard-setters fail to establish rigorous guardrails around AI auditing tools today, corporate America will remain entirely blind to the vulnerabilities embedded in tomorrow’s financial infrastructure.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Crosby said the project is ahead of schedule despite challenges inherent in renovating a 200-year-old street.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The owner of a former South Florida nursing school, accused of selling fake diplomas to students who then used the credentials to become licensed nurses, pleaded guilty this week to some of the federal charges lodged against her.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this month, an Iranian drone costing less than $30,000 lodged itself between the two pilots of a $40 million Apache helicopter, leading to the chopper’s crash.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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An entrenched founder or chief executive may own enough stock to resist accountability.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Venture capital firms are routinely funding new startups based solely on the pedigree of researchers who leave deeply entrenched labs like DeepMind and Google Brain.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 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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City’s squad had looked very settled but several players are expected to leave, including some like Nico Gonzalez and possibly Tijjani Reijnders, who only joined in the last 12-18 months.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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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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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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