Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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The Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to schedule a public hearing on a potential freeze of new cultivation licenses and a temporary moratorium on approving additional canopy capacity.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Building code officials might be extra cautious or extra slow in approving a project for the same reason.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trump has broken presidential precedent by weighing in on the elections of foreign countries, including endorsing Argentine President Javier Milei, though Orban has been criticized for democratic backsliding in Hungary.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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Take his habit of formally endorsing candidates in other countries’ elections.—
Max Boot,
Washington Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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His teammates rallied behind him — including Sakamoto, men’s short program winner Yuma Kagiyama (who bested Malinin with a truly exceptional showing) and pairs favorites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — commending the rock solid performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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When the product delivers clear value and distinctive experiences at sea and ashore, travel agents feel confident recommending the brand.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a look at the titles that had listeners reluctantly pressing pause and enthusiastically recommending them.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now favoring Republicans, the District 32 GOP primary has drawn nine candidates.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The market is currently favoring two to three reductions in borrowing costs in 2026.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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