rooted (for)

past tense of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
Verb
  • Chris Van Gorder, Scripps’ chief executive officer, said the private nonprofit medical provider’s governing board recently approved these changes to the organization’s overall development plan.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Kehoe’s signature, which was widely expected, will come more than two weeks after Republican lawmakers approved the map during a pivotal special legislative session aimed at representative and direct democracy in Missouri.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Martin’s development plan needs approval from the County Commission, which has already endorsed multiple projects by the high-profile developer and active donor in Miami-Dade races.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • If Zelensky endorsed a bill for elections, this would likely pass given his party’s large majority in Parliament.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • ElAttrache recommended a shoulder debridement to relieve the pain Stewart has continued to feel in his shoulder.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The actors said that the episode was one of their least favorites but commended the late Doherty for her work on it.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Reviewers have commended how much the structure has upgraded their outdoor space.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Rimowa Original Bag 16 is a smaller version of the Original Bag 19, the former preferred by women and the latter favored by men.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • There will be those who believe the Broncos are so close to being undefeated, and that their talent will reveal itself when they are favored in four of the next five games.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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