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
Tom Burrows, New York Times, 5 June 2026
An injustice this deeply rooted is never solved alone.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s transformation is the fulcrum point of Land, a touching, imaginative novel that is deeply rooted in the history of Ireland and its soil.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Homestay travel is having a moment as travelers increasingly skip hotels in search of authentic, locally rooted experiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Clingy behavior is deeply rooted in a trusting relationship.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 June 2026
This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For Burns, success is rooted in hard work, community involvement, and sharing blessings with others.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
The name itself is rooted in romance culture, Garcia-Jahrman said.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The hype driving ticket prices is likely rooted in Knicks fans’ rabid loyalty to the team, as well as the fact that the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, when the team lost to the Spurs 4-1.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Alonetogether, an upscale restaurant from Houston chef Jonny Rhodes, has opened in Midtown with a menu rooted in Haitian-French-Creole cooking with Thai influences.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The result is luxury deeply rooted in place.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Adjective
It was originally used by gangs to try to avoid police detection, but has since become rooted in their national identity, AFP has reported.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 5 June 2026
An injustice this deeply rooted is never solved alone.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s transformation is the fulcrum point of Land, a touching, imaginative novel that is deeply rooted in the history of Ireland and its soil.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Homestay travel is having a moment as travelers increasingly skip hotels in search of authentic, locally rooted experiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Clingy behavior is deeply rooted in a trusting relationship.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 June 2026
This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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Montana has long inspired storytelling rooted in its history—from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For Burns, success is rooted in hard work, community involvement, and sharing blessings with others.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
The name itself is rooted in romance culture, Garcia-Jahrman said.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The hype driving ticket prices is likely rooted in Knicks fans’ rabid loyalty to the team, as well as the fact that the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, when the team lost to the Spurs 4-1.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Alonetogether, an upscale restaurant from Houston chef Jonny Rhodes, has opened in Midtown with a menu rooted in Haitian-French-Creole cooking with Thai influences.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The result is luxury deeply rooted in place.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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But, of course, the spotlight is on deep discounts and a focus on the marketplace’s Brand+ channel where shoppers can find trusted, global brands (with official product authentication).—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Gonzales’ progressive bona fides in Denver and the state Capitol will have to overcome Hickenlooper’s experience, his comparably vast fundraising and the inherent advantage that comes from being a fixture of Colorado’s political scenery.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Decadence is embraced here and beauty is valued, the joy it inspires seen as only one of its inherent contributions.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the latest look at labor turnover also showed that those job postings aren’t necessarily turning into job offers – the US job market remains entrenched in a low-hire, low-fire dynamic.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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But police records obtained by ProPublica show just how entrenched the issues were.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
2 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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