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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooting (for)
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The heaviest blow came last week when the Virginia Supreme Court nixed a referendum approving a new map that was expected to increase Democrats’ edge in the blue-trending state from 6-5 to 10-1.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026 -
Commissioners are expected to vote on a resolution at their next meeting on May 20 approving the project as a Live Local initiative.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 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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In January, the administration altered the schedule to more closely resemble Denmark’s, recommending all children get vaccines for 11 diseases, compared with the 18 previously on the schedule.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Now that TikTok has become one of the top spots for recommending products, pet parents everywhere want to know what others think before buying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In the 47th minute, the Spirit successfully defended a Reign corner kick, but Trinity Rodman went down favoring her right ankle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Her first trial ended in a mistrial in 1990 after jurors deadlocked, with two jurors reportedly favoring manslaughter convictions rather than murder.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 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 18 May. 2026.
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