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
When the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots on Sunday in the Super Bowl in the San Francisco Bay area, people in the La Grange Park area will have a local rooting interest.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
For those of us who love to be aggrieved, just as much enjoyment can be found in rooting against a certain film.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Dip the bottom into rooting powder and insert into a container filled with moist potting soil.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The hotel also partners with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission in the surrounding community.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Asking for a good old-fashioned rooting interest.
—Greg Cote
january 23, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The team everyone will be watching and the vast majority rooting against.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
If desired, dip the cut end of the stem into rooting hormone, but this is totally optional.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s only one way for Florida Panthers fans to keep rooting this season.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
For those of us who love to be aggrieved, just as much enjoyment can be found in rooting against a certain film.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Dip the bottom into rooting powder and insert into a container filled with moist potting soil.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The hotel also partners with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission in the surrounding community.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Asking for a good old-fashioned rooting interest.
—Greg Cote
january 23, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The team everyone will be watching and the vast majority rooting against.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
If desired, dip the cut end of the stem into rooting hormone, but this is totally optional.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s only one way for Florida Panthers fans to keep rooting this season.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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By embedding sustainability into supply chains and leveraging artificial intelligence for smart routing, LiquiDonate helps companies turn waste into value and build a circular economy that benefits both communities and the planet.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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The report goes further, explaining that most failures stem not from the models themselves, but from poor integration into real workflows, overreliance on generic tools, and a tendency for companies to treat AI as a standalone experiment rather than embedding it into core operations.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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This transformation of the former One Ocean Resort & Spa will bring a stylish new oceanfront lodging option to the Jacksonville area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, spending at airlines and lodging more generally was up 3% and 5%, respectively, during the quarter, showing that the richest cardmembers are driving results.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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