roots (for)

Definition of roots (for)next
present tense third-person singular of root (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roots (for)
Verb
  • Renewing multi-year funding CB11-2026 approves a multi-year grant agreement with the county's Housing Commission to support office space for the NonProfit Collaborative.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • And yet since the strikes on Iran started, only one in four Americans approves of them, while about half — including one in four Republicans — believe Trump ‌is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rabbi Laurence Bazer, who endorses Reform, Conservative and Orthodox rabbis and cantors as military chaplains through the Jewish Chaplains Council, said Jewish groups are working together on the issue.
    Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Written in English and Spanish, the declaration endorses efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in combating transnational criminal organizations and narcotics trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sheri Penzari, who has worked for United, Delta, and the now-defunct Eastern Air Lines, also recommends dual-purpose dressing.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 This morning favors small, caring routines.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • This morning favors small, caring routines.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Roots (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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