grafting

verb

Definition of graftingnext
present participle of graft
as in inserting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafting
  1. inserting
  2. attaching
  3. tying
  4. adding
  5. injecting
  6. tagging
  7. augmenting
  8. infusing
Verb
  • To avoid detection, the Russians planned to disseminate misinformation by inserting comments or replies into authentic message threads; these comments would include links directing users to sites showcasing more elaborate propaganda.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Surgically inserting a shunt (a small tube) into the inner ear can drain fluid to improve hearing and tinnitus symptoms.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • The brand’s most portable speaker is the size of a hockey puck and includes a silicone strap for attaching it to the handlebars of a bicycle or even a belt loop.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Small mounts on the board at the location of the trucks allow for attaching rechargeable headlights and tail lights to buttress the red trim light.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attaching
Verb
  • That challenge is also led by Missouri, which made many of the same legal arguments tying its finances to MOHELA’s revenues.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This practice of self-tying not only provided solace but also ignited a deeper exploration into kink.
    Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tying
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Bluerock Homes Trust completed the acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister and Avenue at Timberlin Park, adding 494 units to its portfolio.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of adding
Verb
  • Healthcare providers usually recommend injecting epinephrine into the thigh muscle.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
  • But, for the first time, injecting epinephrine isn’t the only option.
    Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of injecting
Verb
  • So, waiting for a high-odds day (like a temperature drop when a buck is on a consistent daylight pattern) and hunting fewer total days can boost your odds of tagging a specific buck.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
  • So, waiting for a high-odds day (like a temperature drop when a buck is on a consistent daylight pattern) and hunting fewer total days can boost your odds of tagging a specific buck.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tagging
Verb
  • At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of augmenting
Verb
  • For Johnson, the key to sustaining that growth is infusing the club with a healthy dose of technology.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Open the jar every hour or so while infusing in order to relieve any pressure buildup.
    Lynn Forbes, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of infusing
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