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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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The Supreme Court on Monday essentially gave them a green light to proceed by approving a request to expedite the court’s formal judgment.—
Kim Chandler,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026 -
County supervisors recently voted to hit restart on a proposal to put a 25-acre community park in Alpine, unanimously approving a new environmental impact report after a conservationist lawsuit derailed the project last year.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Huang isn’t just a partner endorsing a partner.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Trump responded by endorsing challengers to state GOP lawmakers who voted against redistricting — and those candidates won on May 5.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 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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For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine, which has been highly effective at fighting a virus that can lead to lifelong infections and liver cancer.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Investors should continue favoring the winning stocks within the utilities sector, despite the recent cool-off in the rally, according to Wolfe Research.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Buyers are moving away from light and airy tones, favoring deeper hues that feel modern, tranquil, and organic.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 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 11 May. 2026.
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