roots (for)

present tense third-person singular of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roots (for)
Verb
  • Scott approves of the decision not to torture viewers with more uncertainty.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • If the Supreme Court approves the petition, it is finalized and can be circulated.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And what’s equally disturbing is that the decision endorses a movement that cherry-picks data and misunderstands the nature of scientific research and the nature of risk.
    Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Orlando Sentinel endorses Josh Weil for Congressional District 6.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Roots (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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