ROOTING (FOR) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

rooting (for)

verb

present participle of root (for)

as in rising (to)

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Netanyahu was less unpopular with Americans as a whole than with Jews, with 38% disapproving of him, 20% approving of him and 41% not expressing an opinion.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
As the city of Nampa seeks to tighten its belt ahead of approving its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, City Council members asked VRT to find ways to reduce costs while continuing to provide thousands of rides to residents each year.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of approving

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Erdogan shook referee Bobby Madley’s hand and would not let go, commending him on his performance through an interpreter.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Fans are commending Hathaway for owning the mistake, with many praising her for making the look her own.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of commending

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Amid the outbreak with no clear source as of yet, health officials are recommending that people be cautious about leafy greens, particularly bagged or boxed greens.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, which is represented by the Office of the County Counsel, has repeatedly clashed with the office because its lawyers are also recommending the Sheriff’s Department ignore the commission’s subpoenas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of recommending

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Hathaway and stylist Erin Walsh achieved this feat by favoring this season’s least restrictive trends, starting with La Ligne’s ivory satin Colby Pants, with an elastic waistband.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 July 2026
The school districts have repeatedly accused the village of favoring the developers’ projections of student populations over those of the schools, while Mundelein leaders have argued that their analysis lies between dueling projections.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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