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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  • Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85 on Thursday night, ending the Fever's five-game winning streak.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The study hypothesized that the sickle was added before the body fully decomposed since no joints were detached or displaced, as archaeologists would expect if a grave were to be disturbed after the body became a skeleton.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of added
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  • The researchers also found that an item containing copper and gold had been inserted into Zosia’s mouth or nose after death.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 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
  • Clasping my head is a swimmer’s cap of electrodes fastened under my chin.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.
    — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fastened
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  • Crafted in Japan, Fluid Flex Foundation Technology is a polymer blend, infused with color-true longwear pigments that resist oxidation, while starfruit extract helps oil and shine control.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The New York bar quickly became a hot spot known for its creative cocktails, particularly those infused with rum.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of infused

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