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Recent Examples of grafted
Plant grafted roses with the knobby graft union 2 to 4 inches below the soil surface in Zones 3–6 or at soil level in Zones 7 to 11.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
If the tree is grafted, ensure that the graft union (the swollen point on the trunk) remains above the soil line.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
If the tree is grafted, ensure that the graft union (the swollen point on the trunk) remains above the soil line.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafted
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Neuroscientists have mainly characterized them in brain slices, where neurons are alive and can be activated but aren’t attached to a living animal.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a video demonstrating their technology, robots with a single arm attached to a base watch as a human instructor tosses a ball into a small container.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 9-17 start is also tied for the 12th worst start through this point in franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The swinging bunt tied the game at 1-1.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The attraction, in partnership with Conservation Florida, has added more signs to enhance the back-to-nature experience.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The recent realignment that added more schools to all four power conferences, reduced restrictions on transfers and the advent of NIL payments all have combined to consolidate the talent at the biggest schools.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Boston inserted Baylor Scheierman and Luka Garza to begin the second quarter, and both made immediate impacts.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t expect to see Mitchell Robinson inserted into the starting lineup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the parks can expect heavy traffic, a drop in international tourism and the rise in gas prices has injected additional uncertainty into the tourism industry this year.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Murray pleaded not guilty, with his defense attorneys arguing that the late singer injected the Propofol himself when his doctor's back was turned.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Designed with mature lips in mind, the waterproof texture doesn’t just sit on the surface; it’s infused with peptides and vitamin E to minimize fine lines and lock in hydration.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Grafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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