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
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.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The bulbs will have a hard time rooting once the ground freezes, so make sure there’s enough time for a strong root system to develop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 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
On a plant, callus prevents dehydration of the cutting so that, after it is inserted into the soil or rooting medium, roots can grow.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The bulbs will have a hard time rooting once the ground freezes, so make sure there’s enough time for a strong root system to develop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 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
On a plant, callus prevents dehydration of the cutting so that, after it is inserted into the soil or rooting medium, roots can grow.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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The city's Department of Finance manages those revenue streams, which include the city’s sales, use and lodging taxes.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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The visitors bureau receives most of its revenue from taxes on lodging places and restaurants, which totaled close to $19 million in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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