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
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
The Game 5 stat lines told the story: four players, none of whom were around last season, playing crucial roles in the biggest moments, successfully grafted onto a talented core that in recent years had lost its playoff touch.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Dietary Guidelines During Recovery Following certain dietary guidelines when recovering from a gum graft is important.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
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Noun
That year marked a turning point for the band, who gave a career-defining performance at Woodstock ’94 and grafted their brand of melodic punk rock onto the charts.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
The Game 5 stat lines told the story: four players, none of whom were around last season, playing crucial roles in the biggest moments, successfully grafted onto a talented core that in recent years had lost its playoff touch.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
Heavy Vehicle Drivers is also demanding remedies for the lack of roadside aid for graft in the allocation of cargo.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Dietary Guidelines During Recovery Following certain dietary guidelines when recovering from a gum graft is important.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Verb
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newcomer The Studio season one just tied The Bear’s season-two comedy record with 23 nominations of its own.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Noun
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No retail center in the Kansas City area is immune to thefts, burglaries, robberies or other felonies or misdemeanors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Labor groups see home building as the Wild West of construction, rife with fly-by-night contractors, wage theft and physical hazards.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – 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,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Authorities said Lawler partnered on the last four robberies with Tarandle Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, who drove the getaway car.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Verb
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This test uses fluorescent dyes that only attach to certain parts of a chromosome.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The baskets are hand-woven and have attached handles for easy carrying.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This means if someone is caught tagging a church, for example, instead of implementing a fine, that person is ordered to remove the graffiti and meet the victims of the crime.—
Spencer Pauley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees tagged Muñoz for two runs on three hits and a walk to force extra innings, where Aaron Judge delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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That’s how much U.S. national parks visitors injected into local economies in 2023, including $26.4 billion in direct spending, according to an NPS report noting that national park visitation supported 415,000 jobs at local hotels, restaurants, attractions and shops.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Priya allegedly injected her business partner with a fatal overdose of sedatives, Joseph said.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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