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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026 -
That poll found 75% of Democrats, 45% of Independents, and just 2% of Republicans approving of her performance in the corner office.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise extreme caution, recommending investors avoid purchasing shares until well after the initial lockup period due to these substantial risks.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The 7,000+ entries are read and evaluated by a team of professional readers who have the task of recommending a longlist of about two hundred short stories to the judging panel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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Once strongly favoring Democrats, the county moved toward Republicans in recent elections, but there are signs the political winds may be shifting again.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And the Virginia state supreme court actually overturned that Democratic-favoring map on those procedural grounds.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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