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
Or watch the stretch run and the playoffs with no rooting interest whatsoever, and just enjoy some high-stakes hockey.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Cut or twist off a length of stem containing three to five segments, dip the cut end into rooting hormone, and place in a container filled with potting mix in bright, indirect light.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile Wisconsin, once celebrated for its historic commitment to open government, now appears poised to become a new bastion of secrecy in service of its rooting interests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This assertion is even more dubious for rooting its claims about present capabilities of rapidly evolving technologies in the past.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
When asked recently about rooting interests during his time in the NFL, Rolapp gave a revealing answer.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Democrats also don’t want to be seen as rooting against the US military, nor for a long war that ties up US troops in Iran for months if not years.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Cut or twist off a length of stem containing three to five segments, dip the cut end into rooting hormone, and place in a container filled with potting mix in bright, indirect light.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile Wisconsin, once celebrated for its historic commitment to open government, now appears poised to become a new bastion of secrecy in service of its rooting interests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This assertion is even more dubious for rooting its claims about present capabilities of rapidly evolving technologies in the past.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
When asked recently about rooting interests during his time in the NFL, Rolapp gave a revealing answer.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Democrats also don’t want to be seen as rooting against the US military, nor for a long war that ties up US troops in Iran for months if not years.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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Miro’s main app, a productivity software that dates back over a decade, is now embedding AI.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Enter Louis Theroux, a British documentarian known for embedding himself in volatile subcultures and extracting sincere insights.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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