grafted

Definition of graftednext
past tense of graft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafted
Verb
  • Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Some flags will be attached to lamp posts, but there is money in the project budget for temporary flag poles as well.
    Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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, 9 Jan. 2026
  • For decades, the postmark — a mark affixed by the Postal Service that shows where and when mail was accepted — has been used in law as proof that an individual met a deadline, such as submitting a ballot by Election Day.
    Sarah D. Wire, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That’s the difference between having a mere below-average QB versus an awful one tied to your receiver.
    Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Two-way player Daniss Jenkins added six rebounds and a career-high 15 assists.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.
    Christina Hall, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • So the firings of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Ravens’ Harbaugh have injected some juice into a Giants search that previously threatened to cast as wide and arbitrary a net as last year’s ridiculous Jets process.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Patients injected themselves once a week to control blood sugar, but to make taking the drug easier, the company also developed a pill form, called Rybelsus, which the FDA approved in 2019.
    Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The complaint specifically cites an alleged failure to ensure the toilet was securely fastened to the floor.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The silk-crepe and chiffon dress features a gauzy pink, iridescent overlay and fuschia lining with a halterneck style top fastened with candy pink feathers, and more feathers encircling the hips.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • It’s infused with rosemary to support hair growth, peppermint oil to refresh and stimulate the scalp, and Queensland nut oil (a nod to the brand’s Australian roots) to deliver moisture and softness without a greasy finish—a big win for fine textures that can’t handle overly rich masks.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • It's really infused in all of our decision making.
    Ayesha Javed, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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