Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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At the time, the STB ended up approving that $31 billion takeover largely due to the small size of KCS, with the merging companies remaining the smallest of the Class I North American railroads.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
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Meanwhile, a majority of Republican voters (53%) still opposes Congress approving more military aid for Ukraine.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everyone jokes about Shannon and her Spanx, which is really missing a Kerastase Thermatique trick here by not endorsing Shannon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Why had Pelosi issued a statement endorsing Harris so soon?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The agency also sent letters to health care professionals recommending against the use of fluoride supplements for these groups.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, the Emerge team wrote to church leaders recommending that Holliday avoid being alone with children.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Poway voters are favoring the recall of City Councilmember Tony Blain in early returns Tuesday night.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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California redistricting Proposition 50 would replace California's current congressional lines with a map favoring Democrats.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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