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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  • The group ties Drake for the third-most leaders in the history of the roster.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three homered in the same game for the fifth time this season, which according to Elias ties the major-league (10th time) and franchise (second time) records.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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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  • In honor of that legacy, Michelson often inserts Indigenous sovereignty into historically fraught public spaces.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 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
  • The grill comes with a rotisserie kit that includes a spit, two spikes, and a motorized turner that attaches to the right side of the cooking chamber.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Its integrated unibody clip attaches to laptops, monitors or standard tripods and it can be used in landscape, portrait and even upside-down orientations.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of attaches
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  • 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 company that automates research the fastest could gain a lead that compounds beyond its rivals’ reach.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The difference now is that AI compounds the problem at machine speed.
    — Varun Badhwar, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of compounds
Verb
  • The real value comes when AI augments human capability, not replaces it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of augments
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