root (out)

verb

Definition of root (out)next
1
as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of a concerted effort to root out prejudice of any kind in the armed services

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2
as in to pull
to draw out by force or with effort a dog rooting out a buried toy

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3
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort a journalist seeking to root out and expose corruption in the gaming industry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for root (out)
  1. eradicate
  2. pull
  3. find
  4. erase
  5. learn
  6. discover
  7. abolish
  8. extract
Verb
  • California has spent millions eradicating invasive species like nutria, Atlantic cordgrass and the European green crab.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • By eradicating the metal wire, EBY instead opted for a nylon thread, taking over the duty of the wire.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of eradicate
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  • Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of pull
Verb
  • The worst bosses, by this math, were found in Mississippi, then Georgia, Louisiana, West Virginia, and Idaho.
    Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Inside, find walls outfitted with reclaimed cypress panels and accents of black marble.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of find
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  • And what a loss that would be, erasing the splashes of yellow and orange every fall and silencing the quaking of the leaves.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Compared to its March peak of $123, the price has plunged over 85%, erasing over $55 billion in value.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of erase
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  • The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The character was introduced just to learn from John, rather than to teach him anything or affect him in any deep way.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of learn
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  • The 2024 Holiday Trend Report from the resale marketplace highlights the products, brands and fashion trends that consumers are most eager to discover as the holiday season approaches.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Whistleblowing programs are an essential weapon in the combatting white collar crime where complex crimes are often difficult to discover without insider information.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of discover
Verb
  • The Tesla billionaire spent Thanksgiving with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. MORE: Some ethics experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency roles Earlier this week, Musk proposed abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • His transition team is reportedly working on plans to abolish the tax credits and to roll back the more stringent fuel-economy rules that were pushed through by the Biden administration.
    Tom Krisher, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of abolish
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  • Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, salicylic acid, tea tree extract How to Use: Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on for at least six hours before carefully peeling off.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Once the pine cones are collected, they're brought to a network of nurseries, where the seeds are extracted and grown into seedlings.
    Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Root (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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