rooted
in one position; immobile; unable to move.
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as a general rule, people who proactively regard racism as a problem that must be rooted out of daily life and not at best turned the other cheek to are a minority of the population
American Electric rooted; I watch $AEP - CF steady, yield durable, prune capex. analysi. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/aep-raises-capital-plan-78-billion-beats-profit-estimates-data-center-deman…
Obviously, I don't mean in religious sense, but he is drawing a political line as to "who counts" as belonging in the Jewish community – and it excludes the strong, historically-rooted tradition of L-wing Jews.
"We’ve been very lucky to have a player with such integrity, grit and character as Yiadom. His time and service to our club, through our darkest times, deserves to be looked back on with fondness and deep-rooted respe…
A broken system needs awakened leadership and governance rooted in awakened clarity and leadership awakening, not election theatrics and unawakened power serving none but the interests of a privileged few.
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in one position; immobile; unable to move.
She stayed rooted in place.
“A broken system needs awakened leadership and governance rooted in awakened clarity and leadership awakening, not election theatrics and unawakened power serving none but the interests of a privileged few.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Buccellatiiiiiiiiiiii!" he yelled. "I'm coming with you! Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" As his voice faded into the distance, Fugo stood rooted to the spot. All he could do was watch. Watch Narancia struggle, listen to his cries.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Collaboratives offer a glimpse of how the next era of #philanthropy could take shape, one rooted in #CollectiveGiving that unlocks capital toward impact more effectively and efficiently."”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Read the post. She literally just said it'll be rooted out.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Read the post. She literally just said it'll be rooted out.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Having roots, or a certain type of roots.
Rooted means: Having roots, or a certain type of roots.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
rooted means: Having roots, or a certain type of roots.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“as a general rule, people who proactively regard racism as a problem that must be rooted out of daily life and not at best turned the other cheek to are a minority of the population”
— Bluesky· May 2026“American Electric rooted; I watch $AEP - CF steady, yield durable, prune capex. analysi. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/aep-raises-capital-plan-78-billion-beats-profit-estimates-data-center-demand-2026-05-05/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Obviously, I don't mean in religious sense, but he is drawing a political line as to "who counts" as belonging in the Jewish community – and it excludes the strong, historically-rooted tradition of L-wing Jews.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"We’ve been very lucky to have a player with such integrity, grit and character as Yiadom. His time and service to our club, through our darkest times, deserves to be looked back on with fondness and deep-rooted respect." #ReadingFC”
— Bluesky· May 2026“What is a woman meant to say when referred to as ‘Love’ or ‘Darlin’’ ? I would love to know a polite put down when referred to as one of these terms, or a similar term. It’s often meant in a nice way, but I despise the deep rooted misogyny in it.”
— r/AskUK· May 2026
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(figuratively) , as through repeated use; entrenched; habitual or instinctive.
“A lot of them are rooted in proto or even actual Facism.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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