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
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  • Our rating: False The World Health Organization declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980.
    Chris Mueller, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
  • These efforts are a part of Paul Quinn’s broader mission to eradicate generational poverty.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 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
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  • Popular on Variety Moreover, those who have highly specialized skills — research, analytics, marketing, finance — can find themselves in demand as consultants and contract workers from the same companies that have gutted their teams through layoffs.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
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  • Advertisement Politics Climate change could erase the Pacific islands.
    Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • If there was any doubt that President-elect Donald Trump intends to follow through with his promises of radical change and retribution, both here at home and abroad, those doubts have been erased.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of erase
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  • Through the Zillow Owner Dashboard, homeowners can track their property's value, explore pricing options for potential sales and learn about market trends in their area.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • To learn more about the efforts on Wall Street or to shop local vendors, visit mi​​racleonwallstavl.com.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of learn
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  • Listening is an experience, a uniquely human skill, and one that can help you to discover untapped potential inside your career, your organization, and yourself.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vodka or frozen pizza).
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of discover
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  • Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.
    The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.
    TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of abolish
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  • At 'Mammoth Central' By Aristos Georgiou Science and Health Reporter The diet of a key prehistoric American group appears to have been rich in mammoth meat, a study analyzing data extracted from the 12,800-year-old remains of a toddler has revealed.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That kind of flattened narrative—easily packaged and sold—is exactly what the journalists hope to extract from the old man.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of extract
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“Root (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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