as in deep
firmly established over time
a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction
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as in embedded
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
rooted the post securely in the dirt
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Recent Examples of rooted
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Pieces are heavily rooted in alpine style with pieces that capture a retro spirit that doubles with modern perspective on fit and color, an element Stevenson's especially jazzed about.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While these two looks were put together with the help of stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Duwaji's fashion remained rooted in her own sensibilities.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
These families are deeply rooted in our communities and essential to our workforce.
—Samuel Vilchez Santiago, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
If planting bulbs or rooted ends, place them root-side down, about 1 inch deep in soil.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2026, a partnership with Meijer State Games brings even more outdoor activities to town, adding fresh energy to a festival that already feels rooted in community pride.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
At this point, repot the rooted jade plant cuttings into larger pots if needed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The area is deeply rooted in history, with evidence of the earliest Native Americans present here.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit is rooted, at least in part, in the 2023 end of a federal COVID-19 public health emergency.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Long before the surrounding stores and steady traffic arrived, the tree was already rooted there — becoming a familiar and symbolic presence for many in the community.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
While nationwide protests in 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini centered on women’s rights and state repression, the current demonstrations are rooted primarily in economic grievances, with protesters in several cities now openly directing their anger at Iran’s political leadership.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
That entrepreneurial instinct was rooted long before his formal career began.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
The Jewish community in Australia is small, deeply rooted, and proud to call this country home.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
Cécred was rooted around culture, identity, and the emotional labor wrapped up in how Black women care for their hair.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.
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Iran is a theocratic republic rooted ideologically in Shiite Islam while Venezuela is a socialist and secular regime.
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This design helps the sensor capture bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame.—
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
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Lumus specializes in geometric, or reflective, waveguides, a design approach that allows AR displays to be embedded into glasses that closely resemble conventional eyewear.—
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Nvidia is trying to ensure its chips are embedded with every new wave of AI-powered innovation.—
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
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Seen through this lens, every person possesses inherent dignity and value.—
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Toward the end of last month, more than a dozen separate proposals from Chinese satellite operators were lodged with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the global body responsible for coordinating radio spectrum and orbital slots.—
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His friends also told him that Farabi Eye Hospital in Tehran experienced a particular surge in patients with pellets lodged in their eyes, with roughly 200 to 300 patients.—
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The daughter of a South African mother who grew up in a white town in the Northeast, Clemmons uses her frequent travels to Johannesburg to contextualize the promises of freedom, the realities of entrenched inequalities, and consequences of violence.—
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The Twin Cities are home to the US’s largest diaspora from Somalia, a small Muslim-majority nation on the Horn of Africa that has been rent by decades of civil war and entrenched poverty.—
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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
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Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.—
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Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.—
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“Rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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