Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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His rating on the economy also hit an all time low, with 35 percent approving and 57 percent disapproving (-22 points).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025 -
Kelly wrote the board policy states the consent agenda is intended for routine items — things like approving minutes or standard reports.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nieto observed that the grand jury report, while endorsing the dismantling of advisory boards, also recommended that local community planning boards take over the duty of identifying projects for funding.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Schumer, meanwhile, declined to give a reason for holding off on endorsing Mamdani when pressed by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Instead of recommending a high-risk product, the assistant offers a diversified strategy aligned with the customer’s preferences.—
Ed Macosky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lamb re-entered the game early in the second quarter, but was only back for one play before coming back out, noticeably favoring his left leg.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, government policies favoring the private sector and companies aiming to profit from the country’s natural resources were put in place to boost the economy after it was devastated by events like Hurricane Mitch in 1998 and the 2009 coup that ousted then-president José Manuel Zelaya.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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