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
Adding rooting hormone helps hardwood cuttings root faster.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
As a student in grade school, Vahl was in the stands, watching the excitement and rooting on the Panthers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.
—Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Stabilizing Venezuela will require rooting the gangsters out of the jungles, executive suites and capitols.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Soon, TikTok users were tracking the situation closely, rooting not just for the net to be repaired — but for Phillips’ party to go on as planned.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Panthers will be rooting harder.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 Jan. 2026
When the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway later this year, Pittsburgh hockey fans will have plenty of rooting interests.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Dip the angled end of the cutting in rooting hormone, then plant it in a pot filled with perlite until roots form.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
As a student in grade school, Vahl was in the stands, watching the excitement and rooting on the Panthers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.
—Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Stabilizing Venezuela will require rooting the gangsters out of the jungles, executive suites and capitols.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Soon, TikTok users were tracking the situation closely, rooting not just for the net to be repaired — but for Phillips’ party to go on as planned.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Panthers will be rooting harder.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 Jan. 2026
When the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway later this year, Pittsburgh hockey fans will have plenty of rooting interests.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Dip the angled end of the cutting in rooting hormone, then plant it in a pot filled with perlite until roots form.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The award recognizes the company’s approach to embedding solar power into vehicle exterior components while preserving automotive-grade design and safety standards.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cuban operatives played a central role in shaping how the regime monitored dissent and protected senior leadership, embedding themselves inside Venezuela’s intelligence services.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though town officials tried to push other activities, such as snowmobiling, ice skating and snowshoeing, lodging bookings plummeted in the wake of the resort’s closure.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Measures in Gilpin, Hinsdale, Ouray and Eagle counties will generate funds through lodging taxes.—
Jenn Finders,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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