rooted (for)

past tense of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
Verb
  • Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Americans have generally endorsed the death penalty, though the gap between those who favor it and those who don’t has shrunk to 10 points.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The demonstration is being organized by NASA Needs Help — a group formed by employees and supporters at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association (GESTA).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For roughly 15 million Americans each year, the more extensive work that's recommended is a root canal.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • However, the remaster for the first Metroid Prime on Switch comes thoroughly recommended.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lee is favored to win in Hortman's blue-leaning home district, which would restore the chamber to a 67-67 deadlock.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • While many had favored The Studio’s Catherine O’Hara to win the category, the latter does have a past acting victory for Schitt’s Creek as well as a writing award for Second City Television.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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