Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026 -
There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Roedema, the most senior of the three officers, helped hold McClain down while the paramedics injected him with 500 milligrams of ketamine, which is more than the amount recommended for his weight, according to an indictment.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Though Peres Magalhães agreed to testify against Banfield if prosecutors recommended a sentence of time served, Judge Azcarate ultimately sentenced her to 10 years in prison – the maximum sentence and well above the joint sentencing recommendation by prosecutors and her attorneys.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Sarah Eagan, executive director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy and former Child Advocate, said Scheff should be commended for running a challenging agency.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Steyer is favored among those under 30 with 36% and white voters at 25%.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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