grafted

past tense of graft

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Recent Examples of grafted Plant grafted roses with the knobby graft union 2 to 4 inches below the soil surface in Zones 3–6 or at soil level in Zones 7 to 11. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026 If the tree is grafted, ensure that the graft union (the swollen point on the trunk) remains above the soil line. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafted
Verb
  • That requires investment in process analytics, online measurement, advanced control, planning tools and AI models that understand refinery constraints rather than treating the plant as a spreadsheet with pipes attached.
    Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, and brother Anwar Hadid also live with the condition, which is typically spread through bites from infected ticks – often those that are attached for at least 24 hours.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • To the eye, that’s obvious; as far as your vision can tell, all the planets and stars are mere dots of light affixed to a flat sky.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
  • Ten pieces of carbon fiber are affixed to the chassis, which has the benefit of increasing torsional stiffness by 23 percent.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Friday’s output tied for the second-most runs in a game for the Sox.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • The score was tied, 1-1, when reliever Huascar Brazobán entered to begin the seventh, replacing Thornton, who had thrown 78 pitches.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Rays added two more runs in the fourth inning.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Right now, Bright Uro is commercializing Glean, a miniature device that can be inserted non-surgically into the bladder and record data.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Following 2023’s Emotional Contracts, where producer Dave Fridmann injected a harder, radio-ready punch, Coin-O-Matic’s mellower Americana sound reflects a band at ease with itself, even when the tempos slacken and the organ gets buried in the mix.
    Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
  • Optimism over artificial intelligence has also injected a degree of uncertainty about the job market due to the investment required to develop it and because the powerful technology could alter or even replace some jobs.
    Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
    Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.
    Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • It’s infused with ingredients that hydrate, plump, and nourish aging skin, including hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, and the collagen-supporting peptide Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1.
    Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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