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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The graft procedure is called an osteochondral graft.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Feb. 2026
Trends like it are too fleeting to support the kind of mythology that The Moment tries to graft onto it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Some may send up shoots from near the ground but below the grafts.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The graft procedure is called an osteochondral graft.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
There is no point in trying to graft them down lower.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Feb. 2026
Trends like it are too fleeting to support the kind of mythology that The Moment tries to graft onto it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Noun
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The stealing of gas comes at a time when many people are already struggling to keep up with the rising prices at the pumps.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Justine Lupe has made an art out of scene-stealing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Never particularly good at controlling the running game, Doval then let Turang steal second before permitting a game-tying single to William Contreras.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The Stallions rallied in the fourth quarter with three consecutive goals to tie the game.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The 45-year-old man had a felony no-bail warrant for vehicle theft, according to the Sheriff’s Office, as well as other misdemeanor warrants.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Black Bear – which denied making such a threat – also required the association to affix the logo of its corporate sponsor, Biggby Coffee, to players’ jerseys, contracts show.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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McManamon, of Rocky River, Ohio, is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy and six counts of embezzlement from a labor organization.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Environmentalists are rejecting California’s implementation of its landmark single-use plastic law taking, claiming regulators inserted loopholes favoring the plastic industry.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In his stead, Hynes has inserted Daemon Hunt into the lineup for the first two games of the Colorado series.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The Tampa Police Department said 56-year-old Joseph Patrick Wren was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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In Talley's case, he'd been released on electronic monitoring while facing charges for carjacking and robbery.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Bidets that can be attached to your toilet and don’t use electricity can cost around $30, and toilet seats with fancy options such as heated water and air dryers can exceed $600.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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There is always pressure attached to El Clasico, but this weekend’s meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid feels bigger than most.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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