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verb

past tense of root

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Recent Examples of rooted
Adjective
Leaders' styles are also deeply rooted in their own past experiences, potentially creating unconscious biases that reward or disadvantage employees based on historical patterns rather than current performance. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Considering the deep-rooted hatred that defined the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry, Neely was the ultimate villain. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026 One woman, however, remained rooted to the corner of Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, watching quietly as tears streamed down her face. Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 According to Gaffney, Like Old Times’ mission is also deeply rooted in changing how people see aging. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 As the genre’s name suggests, country music tends to be preoccupied with place; the charts are full of tributes to the satisfaction of being firmly rooted in a small town, and the sorrows of leaving it behind. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 That journey introduced me to a country of extraordinary cultural diversity, powerful traditions, and deeply rooted histories that remain largely unknown to the world. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026 Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The origins of lagom According to well-being expert Ellen af Petersens, a former yoga teacher and founder of the Swedish beauty brand Colekt, the lagom mindset is deeply rooted in Scandinavian history and culture. Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Verb
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 The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted
Adjective
  • The pair ended practice with a touchdown off a deep toss from Young to McMillan with Jackson, again, in coverage.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Others become embedded deeply into operational processes without clear ownership or accountability.
    Itamar Apelblat, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Mamdani is known as a harsh critic of Israel and has alleged that the Middle Eastern democracy is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, where Netanyahu is leading a war against Hamas terrorists embedded in the area.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • If speed and trust are still presented as a trade-off in 2026, that is a sign of an immature solution, not an inherent limitation.
    Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • There’s an edge and inherent darkness in both your sound and visuals.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The man with almost no injury was writhing in agony, while the man with a four-inch nail lodged near his brain kept working for six days, not even realizing the nail was there.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Aerial footage of the crash showed the front part of the truck lodged into the side of the building.
    Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • Continuous competition also prevents any single contractor or technology from becoming too entrenched to challenge (another chokepoint).
    Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The reshuffle immediately drew thousands of protesters into the streets of Kyiv and other cities, framing Fedorov’s removal as Zelenskyy siding with an entrenched military old guard over a reformer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • That brings the confirmed One UI 9 testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56, A57, A37, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • The most common criticism was that England lacked technical quality, intelligence and a settled way of playing as other nations became more sophisticated.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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