GRAFTING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

grafting

verb

present participle of graft

as in inserting

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Days later, Biden took the unusual step of inserting himself into state politics and publicly backed the bill.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, Nakase had changed up her lineup for a 67-62 Game 4 win by inserting Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles into the starting five.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of inserting

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The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
In a town that thirsts for its Blazers, this group is fast attaching itself to Portland’s heart.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of attaching

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Democrat Aaron Ford is tying high fuel and household costs to Trump’s policies and portraying Lombardo as too closely aligned with the president.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Senior linebacker Boen Phelps was a big part of that effort, tying fifth-year edge Jayden Virgin-Morgan with six total tackles.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of tying

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Aerosmith teased the shows earlier this week with a post on social media where lead singer Steven Tyler stood on a ladder next to photographer Ross Halpin, affixing letters to the Hollywood Bowl sign.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
His misdemeanor charges include following too closely and affixing an unauthorized sun screening device to a motor vehicle, jail records show.

— Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026

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Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Forward La Liga also issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans by Mbappé's remarks, adding that his personal views do not represent the Spanish league's position.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of adding

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But in recent years, the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has looked to overhaul the sport’s image, injecting youth and greater accessibility into a sport which has roots in Ancient Greece.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Blocking certification, the groups argue, would disenfranchise Alaskans by denying them representation and injecting chaos into the election outcome.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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Cocktails are served at Drink Kong, the sexy, high-concept cocktail bar—its second location in the city—adjoining the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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In a series of TikTok videos made yesterday, North West debuted an exaggerated prosthetic chin and slick-black bob, tagging the Bad Girls star.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Startup Hamlet has parsed tens of thousands of city council meetings by scraping local governments’ video recordings, tagging comments as friendly or hostile to a potential project.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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