Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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At the same time, a CNN poll found Republicans broadly supportive of the strikes, with about three-quarters approving of the military action compared with roughly one-third of independents and fewer than one in five Democrats.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026 -
That's a significant shift from last month, when Emerson reported a near-split approval rating, with 43% approving and 45% disapproving.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Burgess’s view Daines is clearly talented at vetting candidates and endorsing them.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump notably took a pass on endorsing anyone in the race.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump previously endorsed the Hungarian politician in 2020, commending Orbán’s restrictive immigration policies and dedication to job creation.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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In November 2025, the city of Madison released a study recommending placing a station along Lake Monona and John Nolen Drive, which would be located near the Capitol Square, Monona Terrace and downtown hotels, according to the study.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Beckstead, a CFP and vice president at First Horizon Advisors in Nashville, is quoted in AARP recommending that retirees consider holding 18 to 24 months of essential expenses in a liquid emergency fund.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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He is seen as favoring Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank, to take over WEF, though her huffy exit this year from a dinner stacked with US government officials may make things awkward.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Share prices also pushed higher after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appointed two economists viewed as favoring keeping interest rates low to the board of the central bank.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Rooting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooting%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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