ROOTED (FOR) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rooted (for)

verb

past tense of root (for)

as in approved

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With the rapid growth of crypto asset derivatives, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, recently approved select platforms to offer perpetual futures products.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The recent announcement also follows the prior freeze on base rates approved by the Georgia PSC in July 2025, as well as the plan approved in May 2026 to lower overall rates, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of approved

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Circana found 35% of Gen Z and millennials discover new nonalcoholic beverages on social media, and 28% have tried an alcohol-free drink because a celebrity or influencer endorsed it.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
On the call, Musk endorsed Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, and said SpaceX would build its AI data centers exclusively using Nvidia chips.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
DeSantis said Florida would not follow the advisory, which recommended policies including universal background checks for gun purchases and requirements for secure storage.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommended

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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

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Falling asleep to the ocean breeze and crashing waves encapsulates the essence of Essaouira, a city long favored by a bohemian crowd.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Cook Political Report rates the battle for control of the Senate as a toss up, with Republicans favored slightly to win.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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