roots (for)

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

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Starship will not be cleared to fly again until the FAA approves SpaceX's final investigation report and corrective actions.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Seehorn endorses it with the fervor of someone who has seen both sides.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
  • Stacey Abrams endorses Josh McLaurin for lieutenant governor.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • The study recommends universal shots against 11 diseases while moving flu, hepatitis, rotavirus, RSV and some meningitis vaccines to high-risk or ‘shared decision-making’ categories.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Miss Manners commends you for not being one of them.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The same logic favors the companies that already own the rails.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Roots (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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