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
  • A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • As previously reported, epidermal electronics attached to the skin via temporary tattoos (e-tattoos) have been around for more than a decade.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • They are affixed to the inky blue background, yet its maker(s), who apparently stitched each luminary on by hand, failed to catch all the edges on many of the stars – leaving another clue.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Brazil’s team, meanwhile, decamped to Orlando, Florida, where Laitano affixed players with sweat-collection patches and analyzed their fluid and electrolyte loss during workouts to concoct a hydration regimen for each person.
    Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Boston tied it 2-2 in the second on Duran’s 13th homer, a two-run shot to right-center off starter Ryan Johnson (1-4).
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Haaland has played his best on the sport’s biggest stage, scoring seven goals at this World Cup so far, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most in the tournament.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The law also added a requirement that heavy water users (over 100,000 gallons a day) must use reclaimed water, or water that has been used and cleaned, to offset their use of fresh, drinkable water.
    Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The ministry added that the fire has since been extinguished.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Cleveland and Miami are both reportedly courting a James reunion, while Philadelphia, Minneapolis and San Francisco inserted themselves as strong contenders.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Despite spending nearly a week in the hospital — where physicians also inserted a balloon pump to help his heart recover after surgery — doctors couldn’t determine why an otherwise healthy 36-year-old had suffered such a catastrophic heart attack.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Across their past two albums, Yard Act injected funk bass back into post-punk to make listeners dance.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4 with a pair of warning-track flyouts, five days after the four-time MVP had a lubricant injected into his irritated left knee.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • How To Train Rose Canes The canes of climbing roses must be fastened to their support system to direct growth.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed.
    Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • This filter-like foundation also has a blurring effect that’s hydrating and brightening, leaving my skin looking fresh and plump—which is thanks to the niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides infused into it.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 14 July 2026
  • An all–Native New Mexican leadership team infused the seasonal restaurant with ingredients all grown in the Rio Grande basin.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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