uproot
verb (used with object)
to pull out by or as if by the roots.
have uprooted
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present perfectof uproot.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
Driven by the fires that have uprooted hundreds of thousands of L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
Northern Italy has been reeling from violent storms and high winds that have uprooted trees and lifted roofs off buildings.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
Since the dam’s collapse Tuesday, the rushing waters have uprooted landmines, torn through caches of weapons and ammunition, and carried 150 tons of machine oil to the Black Sea.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
Then, when he had eaten one piece of bacon, and cut his envelopes, the miser began to empty himself of some of his anger in stormy tones that might have uprooted trees.
From Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett
