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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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Formula 1 manufacturers have approved changes to the engine testing rules for 2026 following the compression ratio row that has lasted through the offseason.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The state’s Codes and Standards Committee, which reviews changes to building and fire codes, negotiated with local fire officials and approved a measure late last year that would allow single stairs for buildings of up to four stories.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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First, famed filmmaker James Cameron endorsed Paramount, saying a Netflix takeover would lead to massive job losses in the entertainment industry, which is already reeling from a production slowdown in Southern California that has disrupted the lives of thousands of film industry workers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Hours later, rival OpenAI endorsed the Pentagon’s plans and urged competitors to follow suit.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Car hire is recommended, given the remote location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rapinchuk says that for good hygiene, washing sheets and pillowcases once a week is still expert-recommended—even in winter.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Charlotte Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the post-colonial era, Arab dictators established secular laws, but these legal systems favored the ruling clique.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The path taken has favored centralized control, fossil-fuel dependence, and corporate contracts over community stability.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.
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