grafted

past tense of graft

Example Sentences

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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
  • The former congressman, 51, has pointed to voters who have become less attached to either party as a potential opening.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jurors also considered firearm specifications attached to several charges.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On bottom, Sombr sported glossy leather slacks that sat low on his hips, affixed with a silver belt chain that provided texture.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • At the time it was seized, it allegedly was observed to have an empty 10-round magazine affixed within the pistol grip, according to state police.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Granda added that Polymarket is also spending considerably more on promotions to acquire new customers, and the prediction market industry has become effectively a two-horse race that will see a handful of other players fighting for scraps.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Dramatic cuffs added more angles to the look, while the buttons going undone at the waist created a touch of tension that transitioned to Edgar-Jones’ skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 65–75 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Vaginal estrogen can be prescribed several ways, including a twice-weekly cream, inserts or a ring that is inserted every few months for women.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Satin, crystals, fringes and intricate embroidery injected new interest into his sculptural designs.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Mendoza also claimed Peters injected her face with Aqualyx –—a fat-dissolving treatment that has not been approved by the FDA — and livestreamed it without her permission, according to the complaint.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, metal strips showing the current registration were fastened atop the existing plate.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The splintered timbers, fastened together by rusted iron, emerged near an area where remains believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a wooden schooner lost in 1884, have been found before.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Priced at $23 for a 16-ounce bottle, The Wash is a full body, sulfate-free cleanser, infused with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s infused with peppermint and cedar essential oils, and each bottle has enough of the solution to last for up to 2,000 sprays.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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