GRAFTING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

grafting

verb

present participle of graft

as in inserting

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Fast-forward to the ’90s, and aftermarket tuners were routinely cracking open an engine’s computer, removing the appropriate memory chip, inserting it into a reader, and writing lines of code to a new chip.

— Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has used his office to intervene on behalf of donors since taking office last year, inserting the state’s lawyers in civil disputes to help developers and car dealers.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of inserting

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However, the process was slightly less frustrating than attaching a typical gaming chair's back to its seat, since those can be even trickier to line up.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Consumers increasingly distinguish between brands with genuine sporting credibility and those opportunistically attaching themselves to major events.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of attaching

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The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ogwumike will make her 11th All-Star appearance, tying three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi for second most in WNBA history.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of tying

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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
The Cubs are honoring his unwavering dedication by permanently affixing his name to his Section 18 seats.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of affixing

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Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Changing out lighting, mirrors, and adding stylish decor can boost a bathroom’s look without major renos.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of adding

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More importantly, scientists do not yet know the full consequences of injecting hundreds of tons of ionized gas into Earth’s magnetosphere.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
With one acrobatic slam after another, Yaxel Lendeborg cut through the sleepy atmosphere blanketing the pregame layup lines, injecting some energy into a crowd that was waiting to watch the team’s first summer league game at Chase Center on Friday.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of injecting

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Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of adjoining

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Enter the giveaway on Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s official Facebook or Instagram by following the brand, liking a post, commenting and tagging a friend.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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