rooting (for)

verb

present participle of root (for)
as in rising (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
  1. approving
  2. endorsing
  3. commending
  4. recommending
  5. favoring
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  • Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing further illustrates this, approving only HKD tokens while publicly disowning any CNH stablecoin claims.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • He was accused of approving $42,000 in unearned overtime pay for his female assistant.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of approving
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  • Oba Femi triumphed over Brock Lesnar in a brutal Hell in a Cell main event in Lesnar's hometown, with Lesnar endorsing Femi post-match.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But in 2022, Sánchez's government shifted course, endorsing Morocco's claims over the territory.
    — Miguel Macias, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsing
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  • Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
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  • The Ethics Committee investigated the claims before recommending on Monday that the full House censure Edwards.
    — Jeff Ballou, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The comment section is now filled with viewers recommending Jisulife fans as an affordable alternative that’s just as life-changing.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommending
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  • Coach Jeff Hafley has earned points for favoring the physicality of 11-on-11 drills over the finesse of 7 on 7s.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Supporters of El-Sayed, given his crusading platform, naturally tended to be more vocal than those favoring Stevens.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of favoring
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