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adjective

Definition of rootednext
as in deep
firmly established over time a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction

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rooted

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verb

past tense of root
as in embedded
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter rooted the post securely in the dirt

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  1. deep
  2. embedded
  3. lodged
  4. confirmed
Adjective
  • Additionally, the camp’s intimate size: hosting 110 campers at a time, allows for deeper relationships and a strong sense of community, setting Falcon Camp apart.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Survivor: China China has such a great, deep cast — even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of deep
Verb
  • And with this reimagining, the family’s fingerprints and energy are inextricably embedded in the house too.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses that take the time to assess their data strategies and invest in long-term solutions are better positioned to succeed as AI becomes more deeply embedded in enterprise operations.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of embedded
Verb
  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He was initially arrested for driving a vehicle without a license, but the officers contacted ICE, which promptly lodged a detainer request with the Lincoln County jail.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of lodged
Adjective
  • That same day, the family got a confirmed sighting of Hannah and an unidentified person getting on the train, according to Pidgeon.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There is no confirmed date, but it is expected to launch within a few weeks of TI ending.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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