roots (for)

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

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Verb
  • Plans, including renderings of the 33,000-square-foot (3,066-square-meter) center, were included in the preliminary agenda released on Friday for the April meeting of a federal commission that approves construction on federal land in Washington.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Those tariffs last for only 150 days unless Congress approves an extension.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 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
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Whatever the chef recommends in terms of sashimi is great.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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