rooted (for)

past tense of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
Verb
  • These are medications approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, but have also been used in recent years for weight loss.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The compact was approved in 2017 and took effect in early 2018, according to court filings.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On Thursday, the city's outgoing mayor, Eric Adams, endorsed Cuomo at a news conference where Cuomo was questioned about the radio show exchange.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Trinidad’s government has endorsed the deployment, emphasizing its support for regional security while denying any involvement in efforts to unseat Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For the reunion tour, Rush recruited drummer Anika Nilles, who came highly recommended by Lee’s bass tech after the two worked together on Jeff Beck’s final tour, where Nilles served as that guitarist’s drummer.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bibbs commended Mason Nichols for filling in for him.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro commended Springer for playing through his injury.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Veteran signal caller Marcus Mariota will get the start in Daniels' absence, and the home-team Chiefs are heavily favored.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Even with Texas’ gerrymandering, historical precedent and generic ballot polling suggests Democrats are already favored to take the House in 2026, without having to sink to Texas’ level.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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