GRAFTED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

grafted

verb

past tense of graft

as in attached

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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

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Yet currently, there are no sticks attached to the federal voucher program.

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The utility pole the cable line was attached to broke and hit Bradshaw from behind, Macchia said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of attached

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The scene was both serious and strange — after all, this was Vegas and a member of the Satanic temple with black devil horns affixed to the top of his head was waiting for his turn on the microphone.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026
One room had a baby gate affixed to the outside of the door frame, held together with numerous zip ties and duct tape, police said.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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Boston ranks last in the AL in home runs (tied with the Cleveland Guardians), and the hitters don’t strike out or walk much, either.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Many cases are part of the outbreak in the Midwest, which could be the largest cyclospora outbreak on record if all tied to the same source, while others are part of separate investigations.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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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

Definition of added

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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

Definition of inserted

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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

Definition of injected

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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

Definition of fastened

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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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