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 MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Kasidej explained how Taibaan Studios’ horror film Possessed, scheduled for Thai release on May 21, also marks a departure for the studio, which is known for storytelling that is deeply rooted in the local culture of the Isaan region in the northeast of Thailand.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Saurav and Tejas are telling a story that feels deeply rooted in lived experience, while also being cinematically ambitious.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Elsewhere, Black Yacht Weekend and rooftop events downtown bring another layer to the holiday, but much of the city’s energy remains rooted on the South Side.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Tohum’s shell necklace keeps the look firmly rooted in summertime.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Cuisines like Indian food are layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in context.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
El Sayed’s academic background is deeply rooted in medicine and public health.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Together, these forces are positioning Saudi fashion as a long-lasting, confident, culturally rooted and globally resonant movement.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
For her latest novel, the Irish writer has crafted another historical family epic rooted in tragedy, this time inspired by the landscape of her home country.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Weakening disclosure rules does not solve a supply problem rooted in the quality, not merely the quantity, of new firm formation.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
These decisions are acts of devotion and ambition, rooted in a decidedly modern faith in what sport can make possible.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Over the years, Price has built a life rooted in action.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Absent the lush melancholy of classic synth-pop, what Hervé and Amato had in common with their forbears was a spirit of innovation rooted in profound laziness.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
McCain developed a monstrous confidence rooted in routine.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Instead, Hanalei town is rooted in Kauai's history and lifestyle as a former thriving agricultural hub.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Some trees like the Chinese elms seem to be more shallow-rooted and likely to blow over.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Kasidej explained how Taibaan Studios’ horror film Possessed, scheduled for Thai release on May 21, also marks a departure for the studio, which is known for storytelling that is deeply rooted in the local culture of the Isaan region in the northeast of Thailand.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Saurav and Tejas are telling a story that feels deeply rooted in lived experience, while also being cinematically ambitious.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Elsewhere, Black Yacht Weekend and rooftop events downtown bring another layer to the holiday, but much of the city’s energy remains rooted on the South Side.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Tohum’s shell necklace keeps the look firmly rooted in summertime.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Cuisines like Indian food are layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in context.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
El Sayed’s academic background is deeply rooted in medicine and public health.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Together, these forces are positioning Saudi fashion as a long-lasting, confident, culturally rooted and globally resonant movement.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Verb
Imagine what could happen if that same level of respect and investment was applied to Historic Eatonville while honoring the people and history already rooted there.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
For her latest novel, the Irish writer has crafted another historical family epic rooted in tragedy, this time inspired by the landscape of her home country.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Weakening disclosure rules does not solve a supply problem rooted in the quality, not merely the quantity, of new firm formation.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
These decisions are acts of devotion and ambition, rooted in a decidedly modern faith in what sport can make possible.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Over the years, Price has built a life rooted in action.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Absent the lush melancholy of classic synth-pop, what Hervé and Amato had in common with their forbears was a spirit of innovation rooted in profound laziness.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
McCain developed a monstrous confidence rooted in routine.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Instead, Hanalei town is rooted in Kauai's history and lifestyle as a former thriving agricultural hub.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Tallahassee’s response, embedded in the 2024 Live Healthy legislation package, is to fund the pipeline.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Parikh is just one of many election deniers who were long relegated to the fringe and are now—with Trump back in office and still not over his electoral defeat six years ago—embedded inside the government.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Shifting gears, there is an inherent characteristic of generative AI and LLMs that most people are unaware of.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The sport, which has an inherent danger that is an undeniable part of its allure, has long had a complicated relationship with tragedy.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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More than that, there is a general sense of anger and suspicion about entrenched élites.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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That projection of strength may be surprising given the very real challenges China faces, including an economy struggling from a prolonged property crisis, weak consumer demand, and entrenched deflation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 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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The atmosphere around the club is unstable heading into the biggest fixture of the domestic season, while Barcelona appear calm, settled and confident.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 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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