grafts

verb

Definition of graftsnext
present tense third-person singular of graft
as in ties

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grafts
  1. attaches
  2. increases
  3. injects
Verb
  • Now that is a good horror movie, with much better scares and an effective emotional story of a pop star (excellently played by Naomi Scott) already navigating tour stress and past trauma before a dark presence attaches itself to her.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a supernatural parasite who feeds on trauma and attaches itself to an unwilling host.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of attaches
Verb
  • This kind of proactive screening increases the chances of detecting cancer early, which is when treatment is most effective.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Unbridled perfection injects its rigidity into your bloodstream and chokes the flow of spontaneous and flexible ideas.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The bustling energy during afternoon tea injects the hotel lobby with a decidedly locals-come-here-too vibe.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of injects
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Thesaurus Entries Near grafts

grafting

grafts

grail

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