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
Verb
  • Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Both of New Orleans’ victories have come since first-year coach Jamahl Mosley tinkered with the starting lineup, inserting versatile Croation Karlo Matkovic at and defensive standout Herb Jones at shooting guard.
    — Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of inserting
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  • According to the Army, its integration process is non-destructive, meaning attaching the kit does not permanently alter the underlying munition.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For one, attaching the perfect director of photography for the project was going to be crucial, so to capture the film’s kinetic club scenes and the vibe of present-day lower Manhattan and north Brooklyn.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of attaching
Verb
  • Golden State held on to a five-point lead early in the fourth quarter but the Dream fought back, tying it up on a Gray jumper at the halfway point of the final quarter.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Tar Heels lost 77-74 to Villanova on a Kris Jenkins buzzer-beater, but Paige’s game-tying shot remains one of the most replayed moments in UNC history.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 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
Definition of affixing
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  • The Sun’s meeting with retrograde Mercury favors revisiting the purpose before adding another task.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Drones, missiles and other relatively inexpensive weapons are adding new demands to shipboard defenses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of adding
Verb
  • Consequently, the sustainability of the artificial intelligence investment boom has become a primary focal point for markets, injecting fresh uncertainty into the US growth outlook.
    — , CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In this vein, brands amped up the accessories, styling their layerable, buildable looks with belts and scarves galore, injecting more entry-level options for shoppers keen to tap in without breaking the bank.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of injecting
Verb
  • 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
Definition of adjoining
Verb
  • The model started sharing photos and videos of the intricate makeup process earlier that day, tagging Marino to give him credit for his work.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of tagging
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