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
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.
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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
Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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The film was shot in and around Naples over the course of three years with Rosi embedding himself in the communities in and around Vesuvius.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Smart design principles The key innovation lies in embedding nanoparticles of lithium titanium oxide (LTO) into the membrane.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Worman, a former employee of the farm who had contacted PETA about her concerns, which led to PETA lodging a complaint with the Idaho Department of Agriculture, told the Statesman that she was disappointed PETA had dismissed the lawsuit.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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There are also two lodging options, the full-service Loews Ventana Canyon resort with nearly 400 rooms and suites, and the Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge, more residential, with lodging in 50 spacious suites.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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