grafted

past tense of graft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafted
Verb
  • For a nightcap, have a Negroni (€15) at the moody bar attached to the nearby Palma Riad hotel.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Researchers found a deep-sea tusk shell, Laevidentalium wiesei, carrying a sea anemone attached to its shell.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the creation was so popular that other grandes dames of international society were soon donning their own versions—affixed to semiprecious and precious stones such as aquamarine and morganite.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Kris Jenner is waiting in a Rolls-Royce out front, affixed with the same KngKylie plates and a glove compartment full of the upcoming Kylie Cosmetics lip gloss launch.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 49ers’ 10 drops this season are tied for the fourth-most in the league.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Most of the Qnity business is focused on providing technology solutions for the semiconductor ecosystem, with more than 65% of the company’s portfolio tied directly to semiconductors.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Prime Minister added that Baghdad had signed deals with TotalEnergies, along with Chinese and Emirati firms, to invest in capturing gas that is now flared — worth $4 billion to $5 billion a year.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Carlsson added two assists in the win while Cutter Gauthier and Chris Kreider scored twice each.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Transfer pan to preheated oven; roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of breast registers 165°F, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Having a large needle inserted into my spine for 20 minutes in order to collect enough cerebrospinal fluid was terrifying.
    Michelle Maves, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Aside from the aforementioned Aminé collaborations, the Rose Sugar style represents the most color New Balance has injected into the new model thus far.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The LNPs were injected carrying the Pdha2 mRNA into the rete testis to ensure broad delivery throughout the seminiferous tubules.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The shoes were fastened by a small crescent-moon charm off to the side, which added a modern, playful touch.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine.
    Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Stay in the countryside, walk through the orchards, meet the growers, and taste several dishes infused with cherry—from gazpacho to cake.
    Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Everything was deliberate, crafted with great care, and infused with life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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