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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafting
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The discovery helped open the door to more recent developments such as tinkering with the genetic makeup of living things, treating disease by inserting genes into patients, identifying human remains and criminal suspects from DNA samples, and tracing family trees and ancient human ancestors.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025 -
To prevent the card from becoming soggy, fold a piece of clear tape across the bottom of the card before inserting into the fruit.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The team noted the changes by affixing blue stickies to the bulkheads.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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In August, Vogue described how fashionistas and celebrities are affixing Labubus to their expensive Birkins and Chanel bags.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Every venue was upgraded to meet demand, with multiple cities adding extra dates, including a triumphant hometown finale in New York City.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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When injecting the medication, rotate sites or avoid injecting it in the same spot twice in a row.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Could injecting billions of kilograms of sunlight-dimming aerosols into the atmosphere save the planet from industrial climate destruction?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ladd, Laura and Bruce also all have adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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His land holdings included a tobacco farm, orchards, a swampy area adjoining a creek, and his humble family home.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This includes people tagging you, reordering and telling their friends.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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The band also shared photos on Instagram after the concert, tagging Apple in the post.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Grafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafting. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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