rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Her answer led her to Howard University, a choice rooted in an existing relationship and a shared mission.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Johnson’s concerns are rooted in efforts last decade by healthcare advocates to have Blue Shield declared a charitable organization and to dig into its assets to improve patient care as a condition of its approval to acquire Care1st.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
While the route often conjures images of quaint small towns, its foundation, said historian and author Jim Hinckley, has always been rooted in Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Culprit These endearing behaviors are deeply rooted in the golden retriever's nature.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Johnson’s concerns are rooted in efforts last decade by healthcare advocates to have Blue Shield declared a charitable organization and to dig into its assets to improve patient care as a condition of its approval to acquire Care1st.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
While the route often conjures images of quaint small towns, its foundation, said historian and author Jim Hinckley, has always been rooted in Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Culprit These endearing behaviors are deeply rooted in the golden retriever's nature.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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