grafting

verb

present participle of graft
as in inserting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafting
  1. inserting
  2. attaching
  3. tying
  4. affixing
  5. adding
  6. injecting
  7. adjoining
  8. tagging
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  • For larger containers, Steinkopf recommends inserting a wooden dowel into the pot to check moisture deeper in the root ball, since the bottom may still be damp even if the surface feels dry.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
  • Coming off a left hip flexor strain, the Mets wanted to give him a full workday before inserting him into the lineup again, which wasn’t possible with the wildfire smoke.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
Definition of inserting
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  • The House passed a bill to implement voter identification requirements before the midterm elections, attaching it to unrelated legislation that would also limit the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The most valuable opportunities often come from solving an operational problem or enabling an experience rather than simply attaching a brand to an event.
    — Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of attaching
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  • One of the two men accused of zip-tying and holding hostage two national forest employees last week had a violent criminal charge dismissed because of overcrowding in the state’s mental health facilities, a Washington prosecutor said.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • Just a fraction of an inch can separate a player from hitting a flyball to left field and, say, tying a franchise record for career home runs.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of tying
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  • The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • That sounds simple, but the complexity of counting calories went mainstream recently, when a lawsuit accused the maker of David protein bars of affixing labels that misrepresent how many calories and how much fat the products contain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of affixing
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  • Meanwhile, Charlotte’s population is growing rapidly, with the city adding more residents over any other in the past year.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Teams have flown thousands of kilometres between games over these six weeks, adding unnecessary fatigue and logistical challenges.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of adding
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  • The alliance aims to modernize the regional fashion workforce by injecting artificial intelligence into traditional manufacturing.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • Vaniček was responsible for that arachnophobia-nightmare fodder Infested from 2023, and the idea of injecting some late New French Extremity into the Evil Dead bloodstream is tantalizing.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
Definition of injecting
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  • Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of adjoining
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  • Others in that chat chimed in, tagging Miller in subsequent messages.
    — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of tagging
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