1
as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
he insists that insecurity is the root of all jealousy
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2
as in origins
the source from which something grows or develops
one would need to go back at least several hundred years to find the root of the entrenched hostility between the neighboring nations
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3
as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
an implicit trust in the wisdom of the people is the root of democracy
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4
as in essences
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at root, it's a question of the proper limits, if any, of free speech
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as in embeds
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of roots
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Amid ramping tensions as federal immigration enforcement officers riled the Chicago area, a Lake County fashion student created an award-winning collection drawing from her family’s immigrant roots.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
These are two local, ethnic soccer clubs, players with roots in Belarus scrumming on the home pitch of a Ukrainian club called Tryzub.
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Brian Mann,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Northern California will say goodbye this week to a familiar face on KCRA’s morning newscast as Erin Heft leaves Sacramento’s NBC affiliate for a job closer to her Texas roots.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
That dual identity—DMV roots and Miami immersion—has shaped MTO’s broader cultural footprint.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.
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Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.
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Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
As well, his longstanding appreciation of country music roots his art in respect and reverence of the genre's history.
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Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Amid ramping tensions as federal immigration enforcement officers riled the Chicago area, a Lake County fashion student created an award-winning collection drawing from her family’s immigrant roots.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
These are two local, ethnic soccer clubs, players with roots in Belarus scrumming on the home pitch of a Ukrainian club called Tryzub.
—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Northern California will say goodbye this week to a familiar face on KCRA’s morning newscast as Erin Heft leaves Sacramento’s NBC affiliate for a job closer to her Texas roots.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
That dual identity—DMV roots and Miami immersion—has shaped MTO’s broader cultural footprint.
—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.
—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.
—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
As well, his longstanding appreciation of country music roots his art in respect and reverence of the genre's history.
—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roots
Noun
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Administration officials were not convinced that Anthropic’s leadership understood the severity of their worries, according to multiple sources in the administration.
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This event created a lot of attention among radio astronomers, who, over the years, found many other bright, rapidly fluctuating sources.
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On the June 25 episode of Jenna Bush Hager's Open Book with Jenna podcast, Ryan spoke about the origins of her pseudonym.
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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But there are many plants that are fast-growing yet sized right for foundations.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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That program, called Family Impact Team, embeds family resource specialists with child protection and foster care staffers to connect families with social services like Medicaid.
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The collaboration embeds Wisp's consumer-grade platform directly inside Mount Sinai's clinical infrastructure.
Noun
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
Noun
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The 22-year-old said his mind drifted back to his own beginnings, in Stockton, on that concept of general generational trauma.
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From their beginnings in the early 1990s, Failure have attracted admirers to their muscular, celestial sound, including Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.
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Curriculum reform was one of the cornerstones of Louisiana’s rise in literacy achievement.
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These changes will have a significant impact in Nevada, where tourism, hospitality, and gaming are cornerstones of the state's economy.
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“Roots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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