GRAFTED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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There weren’t mirrors in our house except above the bathroom sinks and attached to my parents’ and brother’s bedroom dressers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Kaleb Taubman, 34, faces felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run, with two enhancements attached to each charges.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of attached

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The bag was rectangular with gold CD hardware affixed to the front flap and a short strap attached to the top.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 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

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The two-time major champion, who finished tied for 23rd at the Irish Open on Sunday, is one of the biggest stars in LIV Golf, the breakaway circuit that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week with more than $500 million in debt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
As the estimate draws a mix of scrutiny and praise from always-skeptical aldermen, many of whom criticized Johnson last year for using bonds to pay for the $90 million global settlement tied to corrupt former Sgt.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tied

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Growth in the value of goods sold on Mercari's marketplace in the second half of fiscal 2026 exceeded expectations, while a recovery across multiple categories could support double-digit growth, the bank added.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
One more Traitor will be added soon, and there’s going to be a murder that very night.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of added

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Since his appointment as creative director of Diesel in 2020, Martens has injected fresh energy and catapulted the brand back on the hype radar, relaunching the pop culture relevancy of the denim label founded by Renzo Rosso in 1978.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Widowed and nearing 60, Tony enjoys a quiet but contented routine, suddenly injected with anxiety when, during the school day, one of his young pupils innocently notes that his right hand looks frozen.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of injected

Verb

Ten giant, vintage-looking buttons, each representing a nonprofit in attendance, were seemingly fastened to the top of the stage.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
In addition to the thong sandal straps on the vamp, the shoes also feature a slim slingback strap that wraps around the heel and is fastened by a small tonal buckle.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fastened

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Latin Salt is Pisqueya’s signature creation - a blend of sea salt and black pepper infused with Caribbean oregano, a distinctive, aromatic herb sourced from regenerative farms in the Dominican Republic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Yost’s position forced Notre Dame to play a national schedule and infused the program with its independent DNA.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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