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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  • Williams said her priorities while working in the legislature are approving tax cuts for working families and pushing policies that lower the cost of living in the state.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The Central Valley Flood Protection Board will consider approving a new cross-levee fence in the Pocket neighborhood at its Friday meeting.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of approving
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  • Moms for Liberty changed the political make-up of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of commending
Verb
  • But recommending that investors reject the very issuance needed to complete the acquisition appears to make clear that management no longer believes the transaction should proceed on its current terms.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Hawley listed criminals convicted of heinous crimes and questioned her judgment for recommending clemency.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of recommending
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  • Until Friday, Charli had spent most of July favoring a closed, pointed-toe pump.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
  • Democratizing access removes longstanding barriers favoring large enterprises.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of favoring
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