ROOTING (FOR) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

rooting (for)

verb

present participle of root (for)

as in rising (to)

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The arrest came hours after Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper publicly criticized the state Board of Parole Hearings for approving the man’s release.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Any lender that offers unsolicited financing, guarantees approval or requires money upfront before approving your loan should be considered a red flag.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of approving

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In a poll provided to Axios, the president’s pollster urged Republican candidates not to say clippable pro-data center things on camera, while endorsing consumer-friendly regulations on data center construction.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsing

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Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, commending his groove and rhythm.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
In comments commending the two honorees, Caucus organizer Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies, noted that Pelosi and Pence are laudable regardless of one’s politics.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of commending

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County attorneys are also recommending the commission eliminate its Racial Equity Task Force, said Broward Commissioner Nan Rich.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
At Wednesday’s meeting, commissioners also will consider recommending that the City Council find the project exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommending

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How could America’s most selective universities continue favoring children of alumni after the Supreme Court prohibited them from favoring underrepresented minority applicants?

— Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
One play after leaving favoring his right arm, McKenzie broke free for a 45-yard run to the Hokies 5.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of favoring

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