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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

uprooting

/ˈʌpruːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does uprooting mean?

verb

The act of pulling up or removing something, especially a plant, by its roots. The act of removing or destroying something that is deeply rooted.

Example

"The new development project involved the uprooting of several old trees to make way for a new highway."

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