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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafted
  1. attached
  2. affixed
  3. tied
  4. added
  5. inserted
  6. injected
  7. fastened
  8. infused
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  • Sensors made from the hydrogel could be attached to fingers, wrists, elbows and the throat to detect movement and pressure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The shooting took place at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern city of Zamboanga.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of attached
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  • The towering style, standing around 5 to 6 inches, featured shimmering metallic uppers and pointed toes with buckle accents affixed to the toe boxes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Oakland police released footage Wednesday of a deadly police shooting in mid-July, when two of its officers opened fire on a man who was wielding knives affixed to long metal poles in the city’s Fruitvale District.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of affixed
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  • Allisha Gray tied her career high with 32 points to lead all scorers, while Angel Reese finished with another double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The MacBook Neo is inextricably tied to the iPhone Pro's release date.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tied
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  • And given that, and the high state and municipal taxes many households and businesses face, Fazio added, Connecticut should tighten retirement benefits again before extending them next summer.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Both memes are so prevalent that they were recently added as entries on Know Your Meme, which also hosts a separate entry for Pattinson himself, given his history of going viral.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of added
Verb
  • As a result, the Royals inserted Luke Maile behind the plate to finish the night.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Jabbour said an endovascular cerebrospinal fluid shunt, or E-shunt, is threaded into the brain with a catheter that's inserted through the groin.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of inserted
Verb
  • Post-deadline promotions of Brett Bateman and Charles McAdoo injected speed into the lineup.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • It's injected into the abdomen, releasing into the body slowly over time.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of injected
Verb
  • The screaming engine bounced under a rusty white hood that appeared to be fastened in place by a bungee cord.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 July 2026
  • The memorial has a bronze marker fastened to the marble wall.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of fastened
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  • Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kim recommends pairing Cottage Door with an uplifting hue like Apricot Blush and Moonshot, along with light wood tones to create a space that’s infused with warmth and optimism.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of infused

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