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
The higher the number, the easier the rooting interest.
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Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Potassium strengthens a lawn by rooting it firmly to the soil.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But Jeane is focused on rooting the process in equity and using the situation as an opportunity to optimize operations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
After rooting, the cuttings can be kept in their original pots, transplanted into larger containers, or hardened off and transplanted outside into garden beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Plant the Cutting Dip the cut side of the stem in rooting hormone powder, then plant the cutting in a small container so the first set of leaves meets the potting soil.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Most of the damage wild pigs do involves rooting or eating plant and animal materials, per TPWD.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Potassium strengthens a lawn by rooting it firmly to the soil.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But Jeane is focused on rooting the process in equity and using the situation as an opportunity to optimize operations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
After rooting, the cuttings can be kept in their original pots, transplanted into larger containers, or hardened off and transplanted outside into garden beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Plant the Cutting Dip the cut side of the stem in rooting hormone powder, then plant the cutting in a small container so the first set of leaves meets the potting soil.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Most of the damage wild pigs do involves rooting or eating plant and animal materials, per TPWD.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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By embedding predictive intelligence and automation into enterprise operations, Infolob aims to help clients shift from reactive support toward more proactive optimization.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The fingerprints themselves were produced by an embedding model from an AI company called Voyage (now owned by MongoDB).—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Eco effort The property has earned a 5 Green Key rating and 4 Green Key Meetings rating from Green Key Global, a hotel and lodging sustainability certification program that evaluates energy and water use, waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those vessels were apparently Indian, with New Delhi lodging a complaint with Tehran.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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