grafts

verb

present tense third-person singular of graft
as in ties

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  1. ties
  2. affixes
  3. inserts
  4. tags
  5. attaches
  6. annexes
  7. compounds
  8. augments
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  • But that also ties some kids’ savings to a single company’s fortunes.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If the amount of money provided by the state to school districts decreases because some children leave for private school, the legislature can adjust the Blueprint funding formula that ties funding to the number of students who attend a school.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Verb
  • Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of affixes
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  • When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • What should be a relaxing weekend quickly veers off course as Chuck inserts himself into the group and tests the limits of their patience.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inserts
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  • For example, if a user logs a 50-mile running goal in Nike Run Club, the CDP tags the user’s profile.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • McDonnell, who focuses on predatory fish and impacts from climate change and fishing, typically tags fish with sensors for studies.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Definition of tags
Verb
  • Russian media also reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin observed the drills at the Chebarkul Training Ground on Friday and met foreign military attaches.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • There's also a finger grip that attaches to the tail end, if that's your style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of attaches
Verb
  • Kalbouss said the company has also committed to donating about $1 million to the Crete Fire Department, which will cover the cost of two ambulances needed as the village annexes territory.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Whether America annexes Greenland or not remains a question on everybody’s minds right now.
    — Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of annexes
Verb
  • The latest takedown is part of Operation Blackout, the FBI's international campaign to dismantle scam compounds that prey on Americans, particularly seniors.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison is ready to part ways with one of his Florida compounds.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of compounds
Verb
  • That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
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“Grafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafts. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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