as in stealing
dishonest activity in which people with power (such as political leaders) use their position and influence to get money and advantages
The newspaper published a series of articles exposing graft in the city government.
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Recent Examples of graft
Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Those attending will learn traditional apple grafting techniques and take home three grafts of heirloom varieties to plant in the spring, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s the graft, the point where rootstock and the fruiting wood are grafted together.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Poland sits at the lower end of the European market, with prices generally between $3,800 and $7,500, although costs can rise significantly for higher graft counts or more comprehensive service packages.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Those attending will learn traditional apple grafting techniques and take home three grafts of heirloom varieties to plant in the spring, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not identical to the parent tree and the growth habit of the tree as well as the quality of the fruit won't be the same.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s the graft, the point where rootstock and the fruiting wood are grafted together.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Noun
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Forty-eight percent of employees surveyed with toxic bosses highlight credit-stealing as a main offense.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Correa was the most vocal Astro to defend their title after the sign-stealing was discovered.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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San Diego City and Mesa Colleges tied for third with identical 15-13 and 7-5 records.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Big man Aidan Cammann tied his career high to lead the Cardinal with 19 points, but missed eight free throws.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Bureau of Engineering selected Tetra Tech, a global engineering firm, to fortify and relight the stretch of road that connects downtown Los Angeles to Boyle Heights, which has essentially gone dark due to the amount of copper theft plaguing the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Auborn pleaded guilty in December to four counts of murder, one count of felonious assault and one count of theft.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kikuo and Shunsuke revere kabuki’s bygone giants, who are affixed with that moniker.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The complaint notes that since 2023, five former executive officers have been indicted on federal charges including embezzlement, conspiracy, coercion, insurance fraud and related crimes.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said its property crimes detectives were first notified of possible embezzlement at CapRadio in January 2024, a few months after Reina left the nonprofit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It can be inserted into a slot machine or enable a person to get chips for a table game.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bake until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Robert Early Madden, 37, was found guilty by a San Diego Superior Court jury of first-degree murder and a special circumstance allegation of committing the killing during a robbery for the July 15, 2024, slaying of 38-year-old Senait Legesse.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the punishment phase of the hearing, evidence of Dixon's prior 2015 robbery conviction was presented.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Steele attached a link to an Undark Magazine story about Nautilus freelancers demanding $50,000 in unpaid commissions.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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