Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafting
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Cosme did four months of physical therapy that were unsuccessful before surgeons performed a periacetabular osteotomy on her right hip, breaking her pelvis in four places and inserting four screws.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
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After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Trojans led the Huskies by 13 in the second half and had chances to win at the end of regulation and overtime, only to miss all three potential game-winning or game-tying shots and go 2-for-5 from the free-throw line in overtime.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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He was sacked 55 times, tying for the league high.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the Smiles part of the event, people were encouraged to take on a kindness challenge—writing cards, painting a kindness rock, making a friendship bracelet or affixing words of affirmation or quotes to a kindness tree.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers are adding another former first-round pick to their quarterback depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the opening of Goodland Parkway, Provident’s focus is shifting to also adding shopping centers, restaurants and event venues to drive regional traffic, Yowell said.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan said it was created to continue much of the work that Books & Books has done as a store but to allow their goals of injecting literacy into communities and people to go beyond what the highs and lows of retail bookselling might confine them to.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But injecting Tatum and his five all-NBA appearances into Boston’s already surprising season could upend all those dreams.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Massive Caesars does accessibility right with ramps adjoining its various levels, accessible guest rooms with lots of space for power wheelchairs, and moveable chairs at slots machines and table games.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Further, nearby Walmart, Stop & Shop supermarket, Comfort Inn, and adjoining Motel 6 drive consistent traffic to the area, according to Marcus & Millichap.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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After dominating against Boston College’s starting pitcher AJ Colarusso — tagging him for six runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk while just striking out twice over three innings — Miami scored just one run over the final eight innings and struck out eight times.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Colts have discussed tagging Pierce as well, league sources told The Athletic, which on the surface seems like the more sensible choice between him and Jones.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Grafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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