rooted (for)

past tense of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
Verb
  • If approved, the contract would go into effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2030.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
  • The location was later approved to continue regular service after a follow-up inspection.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • He was endorsed by the Yolo County Democratic Party, Yolo County Sheriff Tom Lopez and all five city council members in both Woodland and Davis.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • China is one of a small number of countries to have endorsed Myanmar's recent election conducted by the military junta that carried out the 2021 coup, a vote that most Western countries and human rights groups have dismissed as a sham.
    Wai Moe, NPR, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • The retailer took into account which books readers continuously bought, rated, recommended and returned to over a period of time.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.
    Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • While powerhouse Germany is favored to win, don’t rule Curaçao out.
    Alex Connor, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The Dutch are favored to advance out of the group stage, but the team has struggled with injuries; defender Jurrien Timber has already left because of a groin injury and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is nursing a recent hip injury.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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