ROOTERS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

rooters

noun

plural of rooter

as in fans

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Noun

She is recognized nationally by athletes and celebrities and her fans, borne from Murray’s influence on social media that counts more than 900,000 TikTok followers and 395,000 on Instagram.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
But the truth is, reality-TV fans love nothing more than indoctrinating new converts.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fans

Noun

The explosion was ultimately blamed on an O-ring that failed in one the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, allowing a flame to pierce the external fuel tank.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
As the Catfish’s profile grows, more financial boosters like Jay — played by Colin Woodell — are recruited, while Chad also falls under more scrutiny, including from backup quarterback Gerry’s sister Jerri, played by Gillian Jacobs.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosters

Noun

At Aizomê, a stylish Japanese restaurant shrouded by a thick wall of trees just off São Paulo’s main thoroughfare, Avenida Paulista, the food is both recognizable to devotees of Japanese cuisine and distinctly Brazilian.

— Tomé Morrissy-Swan, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Holy mountain draws devotees Srivastav had been on a pilgrimage alongside 10 others to the same Himalayan mountain, Mount Kailash, which is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and indigenous Tibetan religions.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of devotees

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Milwaukee Public Library research and policy coordinator Joey McMahon added the library has been a staple for Milwaukee artists and music lovers for a long time.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Nature lovers enjoy strolling along the community’s scenic walking paths, maintained by the Trail Friends Group.

— Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovers

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That’s good news for autumnal fanatics, as this foliage-rich route—lined with maples, oaks, birches, and more—becomes postcard-perfect each October.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Adolf Hitler's army has been shattered, but thousands of Nazi fanatics are prepared to engage in an epic last stand.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fanatics

Noun

Tailored for runners and fitness enthusiasts, the Garmin Forerunner 55 simplifies tracking your workouts without unnecessary complexity.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Volkswagen's foray in the family SUV space feels true to the German automakers' roots as a company that appeals to driving enthusiasts.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Noun

Some kinds of trees, such as honey locusts, hackberries, lindens and maples, are naturally more inclined to produce suckers.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The ornamental characteristics of suckers that develop from roots are inferior to the upper portion of the tree.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of suckers

Noun

Local breeders, known as fanciers, would release their birds far from home and measure the time and distance covered to return.

— Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Famous people were frequently asked to be judges, to lend cachet to the events—novelists Émile Zola and Pierre Loti were two of them (both writers were cat-fanciers, so were well qualified to be judges).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025

Definition of fanciers

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