uproot
verb (used with object)
to pull out by or as if by the roots.
uprooted
Example Sentences
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On its 53-mile path to the Pacific Ocean, water ripped through orchards, uprooted orange groves and flipped cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which hit the region in mid-April, knocked out power for tens of thousands of inhabitants, uprooted trees, overturned cars and ripped metal roofs off buildings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Campaigning for a second term, Mr. Trump became fully uprooted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
At least three former colleagues of mine have uprooted their families, changed jobs and moved overseas within the last few years.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
This was more serious than a few uprooted chrysanthemums.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
