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
This includes plants like tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, lavender, thyme, and most other herbs, and it can be done by rooting the stems in soil or water.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Dip the cut end into rooting hormone if desired, though it’s not required.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
On Android, it is known as rooting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There were plenty of rooting interests for the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Her original fan club kept rooting and cheering for her the entire time.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
Both will join Taylor in Cortina, rooting from the stands at this weekend’s competition.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, Love gave people a rooting interest.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Johnson’s daughter, six-year-old Adelynn, didn’t immediately grasp his rooting interest.
—Sam McDowell 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Dip the cut end into rooting hormone if desired, though it’s not required.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
On Android, it is known as rooting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There were plenty of rooting interests for the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Her original fan club kept rooting and cheering for her the entire time.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
Both will join Taylor in Cortina, rooting from the stands at this weekend’s competition.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, Love gave people a rooting interest.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Johnson’s daughter, six-year-old Adelynn, didn’t immediately grasp his rooting interest.
—Sam McDowell 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her work focuses on strengthening responsible sourcing practices, improving working conditions, and embedding respect for human rights into everyday business decisions.—
Anna Triponel,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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There is lodging at the base, but the atmosphere skews practical rather than aspirational.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the aisle, Texas Democrat Al Green was quickly escorted out of the room by the sergeant at arms after lodging a protest, as has become tradition.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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