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noun

Definition of graftnext
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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verb

as in to tie

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Recent Examples of graft
Noun
Instead, graft has become even more shameless, and the sums involved are growing exponentially larger. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 In the early 1900s, Stevens writes, political corruption and graft was a notorious problem in Milwaukee. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 July 2026
Verb
The laborers and manufacturers prepare to graft. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 That being said, its professional technical aspects just add to the impression that this is a glib and insincere effort, trying to graft a fun moviegoing experience onto a depressing story about hateful people reveling in each other’s pain. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
  1. stealing
  2. tie
  3. theft
  4. affix
  5. embezzlement
  6. insert
  7. robbery
  8. attach
Noun
  • Nathaniel Pearson of Raytown was charged Tuesday with first degree assault, armed criminal action and attempted stealing of a motor vehicle, the prosecutor’s office said in a Wednesday news release.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Like the first book of the trilogy, this one unfolds entirely in dialogue—only instead of giving us a narrator whose hat was stolen, this story is narrated by the fish who did the stealing.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of stealing
Verb
  • The Brewers tied it 1-1 in the fourth on a home run to center by Bauers, who now has 20 in a season for the first time in his career.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart's two-run single off Wilber Dotel (1-4) in the eighth tied the score 7-7.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • The theft came just a day after the center’s annual backpack giveaway.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Whether a model is open or closed, the more important distinction is whether it was built through innovation or through theft.
    — Len Khodorkovsky, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of theft
Verb
  • Democrats have overwhelmingly denounced the President’s efforts to affix his name and likeness onto government buildings, programs, and items.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Rodriguez has his boxing belts affixed to a wall near the rear of the restaurant.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of affix
Noun
  • The local government had been in turmoil as members threw around allegations of embezzlement, filed lawsuits, and obtained restraining orders against each other, the outlet reported.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
  • Jurors could not reach verdicts on 18 charges involving embezzlement, conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of embezzlement
Verb
  • Workers line each deposition hole with compressed bentonite clay blocks before inserting the copper containers.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of insert
Noun
  • At the time of his arrest authorities also determined that Taele was a suspect in a robbery case being investigated by the El Segundo Police Department.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On May 22, a grand jury in New Haven returned a second superseding indictment charging Louis, Davis and Williams with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, which carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of robbery
Verb
  • Her time in office also saw a large amount of legal settlements that were attached to cases that stretched even before her tenure as Chief.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Based on the current designs, the brick church’s structure will be preserved, and the buildings will be attached with a lobby.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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