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
Take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from green, not woody, growth, dip the ends in rooting hormone, and root them in water or soil.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Apply rooting hormone powder to the wound, then use wire to anchor the wounded section of the shoot in the trench.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Excited for the game tonight, supporting and rooting the guys on.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the absence of a hometown rooting interest obviously won’t translate into a total baseball blackout hereabouts, only someone who’s been clobbered over the head by Wonderboy might expect to see the World Series ratings reach the heights of last year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
But in lieu of an actual team, the city is full of older fans clinging to bygone stories, younger fans finding other rooting interests and an NHL-ready arena that just celebrated its 10th birthday in September with no NHL tenant.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Every Democrat voted against rooting that out.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Now, no one believes officiating is good at any level in any sport, particularly when there is a rooting interest involved.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Apply rooting hormone powder to the wound, then use wire to anchor the wounded section of the shoot in the trench.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Excited for the game tonight, supporting and rooting the guys on.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the absence of a hometown rooting interest obviously won’t translate into a total baseball blackout hereabouts, only someone who’s been clobbered over the head by Wonderboy might expect to see the World Series ratings reach the heights of last year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
But in lieu of an actual team, the city is full of older fans clinging to bygone stories, younger fans finding other rooting interests and an NHL-ready arena that just celebrated its 10th birthday in September with no NHL tenant.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Every Democrat voted against rooting that out.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Now, no one believes officiating is good at any level in any sport, particularly when there is a rooting interest involved.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The entertainment and culture brands that will thrive in the next decade will be those that go beyond the checkbox — embedding belonging into every stage of creation, every decision and every team.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before Dred Scott The role of the Supreme Court in legitimizing slavery and embedding the narrative of racial hierarchy in the legal system long predated Dred Scott and continued long afterward.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Le Massif offers a wide range of lodging options.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is also a free shuttle that operates on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months, with stops at shops, restaurants, and lodging throughout town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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