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
These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.
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Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Slovenia, notably, is rooting its refusal to join the competition in its recent experience of war.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The green leaves grow to 2 inches long, and the leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Mature potatoes rot quickly if buried too deep, the rooting end is damaged, or soil is too moist.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
But sports fans are missing out by refusing to adopt a rooting interest during those postseasons when the home team’s players are sitting on the couch eating Cheetos and watching on TV just like us.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But Jeane is focused on rooting the process in equity and using the situation as an opportunity to optimize operations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Slovenia, notably, is rooting its refusal to join the competition in its recent experience of war.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The green leaves grow to 2 inches long, and the leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Mature potatoes rot quickly if buried too deep, the rooting end is damaged, or soil is too moist.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
But sports fans are missing out by refusing to adopt a rooting interest during those postseasons when the home team’s players are sitting on the couch eating Cheetos and watching on TV just like us.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But Jeane is focused on rooting the process in equity and using the situation as an opportunity to optimize operations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting
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Mixing everything into one embedding space forces your highest-value information to compete with noise for retrieval slots.—
Perseus Yang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Odicio said that criminal groups are increasingly embedding themselves in local political structures and campaigns to maintain influence and continue operating in Indigenous territories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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This conversation highlights how tourism boards, film offices, and regional partners collaborate to provide seamless production support — from locations and lodging to catering, permitting, and community engagement helping productions thrive statewide.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Rooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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