as in embedding
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of rooting
Either way, the matchup would likely create rooting interest beyond the two local fan bases, which is exactly what the NBA needs.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Upon arrival, you’re treated to a cup of jamaica tea and a traditional Mayan welcome ceremony with palo de tinte, immediately setting the tone for your stay, while highlighting Habitas’ mission of rooting themselves into the local community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Some were rooting first and foremost for Kevin.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Another new thought, presented with the triumphant tone of someone comfortable rooting around in her own thoughts having found le mot juste.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
Of course, the pitfalls of rooting a soap opera in the world of modern football means your supporting characters are at the mercy of the transfer merry-go-round.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Slovenia, notably, is rooting its refusal to join the competition in its recent experience of war.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Upon arrival, you’re treated to a cup of jamaica tea and a traditional Mayan welcome ceremony with palo de tinte, immediately setting the tone for your stay, while highlighting Habitas’ mission of rooting themselves into the local community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Some were rooting first and foremost for Kevin.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Another new thought, presented with the triumphant tone of someone comfortable rooting around in her own thoughts having found le mot juste.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
Of course, the pitfalls of rooting a soap opera in the world of modern football means your supporting characters are at the mercy of the transfer merry-go-round.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Slovenia, notably, is rooting its refusal to join the competition in its recent experience of war.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The company makes the recycling process traceable through embedding molecular markers into the plastics and producing a digital chain-of-custody system.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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In practice, this means truly embedding psychological safety as a foundation of workplace and team culture; enabling people to express themselves—whether that be ideas or concerns—without fear of negative consequences.—
Emma Codd,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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The hoteliers also groused that New Jersey and Philadelphia had proposed raising sales or lodging taxes in order to squeeze visitors.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Genevieve have plenty of lodging options from which to choose.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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