as in pulls
to draw out by force or with effort
uprooted the old bridge's pilings upon the completion of its replacement
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Recent Examples of uproots
Queen’s mother, haunted by the loss of a son, uproots two daughters to try to save a third from addiction and help her grandchildren.
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Diana Arterian
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Diana Arterian
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproots
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Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Making hard decisions—layoffs, budget cuts, killing projects—extracts a personal toll.—
David Ko,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Uproots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproots. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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