transplanting

Definition of transplantingnext
present participle of transplant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transplanting Remember to harden off the seedlings for a week or two before transplanting to avoid transplant shock. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 There has been some recent success transplanting pig kidneys and hearts into people, but this is believed to be the first attempt to transplant a pig lung into a human. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transplanting
Verb
  • The Russian freighter, known as Progress 95, is hauling about 3 tons of food, propellant and other supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Literally hauling the extra weight of the wiring harness around, not giving the customer any benefit.
    Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Three of the vehicles that Gonzalez was transporting have been located in parts of Florida since Gonzalez went missing, agents say.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Allen appeared in federal court Monday wearing a blue prison jumpsuit to face charges of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines, according to the Department of Justice.
    Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The fourteenth element is also very poor at transmitting light.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of mining and transporting coal to the surface – a costly and complex process – the system could convert coal into electricity in situ, transmitting only power upward.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jones was arrested on charges of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a large capacity magazine, carrying a pistol without a permit and interfering with an officer.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
  • The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • His short but wide-ranging speech broadly touched on a slew of developments between the United Kingdom and the United States, conveying cautious optimism and cultural affection at a time when the relationship seems deeply imperiled.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that the EU is ready to work with Persian Gulf countries for new projects conveying energy to global markets that wouldn’t be held hostage to war or geopolitical strife.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While relocating to Florida has its benefits—great weather, a large retirement community, and tax benefits—Investopedia notes that the state experiences hurricanes, and real estate insurance and air conditioning costs tend to be higher.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The developer, Village, and CTA are exploring options for temporarily relocating the CTA’s operations within the mall area, while Pace service will be rerouted as needed.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.
    David Szondy April 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.
    Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For Ioane, that comes in the form of driving a defensive lineman into the ground to clear a path for his quarterback or running back.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But the judge said that Hallford made credible claims of being a victim of domestic violence and that her ex-husband, Jon Hallford, was the driving force in their relationship.
    Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Transplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transplanting. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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