as in stealing
dishonest activity in which people with power (such as political leaders) use their position and influence to get money and advantages
The newspaper published a series of articles exposing graft in the city government.
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Recent Examples of graft
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The graft union, a bump on the main stem, should be just beneath the surface of the soil, but sometimes stems will grow up from below it.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The only effective solution proved to be grafting their grapes onto American vinestock, which was resistant to the invader.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Are technicians or doctors performing the graft extractions?
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The graft union, a bump on the main stem, should be just beneath the surface of the soil, but sometimes stems will grow up from below it.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Those gains come from synchronised ledgers, atomic FX swaps and liquidity-saving algorithms that net balances across jurisdictions, features impossible to graft onto SWIFT in its current form.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The only effective solution proved to be grafting their grapes onto American vinestock, which was resistant to the invader.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Verb
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to such legal setbacks, associations can also be forced into bankruptcy by significant financial mismanagement or theft, uncovered property damage, high rates of owner delinquencies, and the costs associated with inspections and repairs.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Police took the suspect into custody and charged him with burglary and theft.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – 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,
27 May 2025
Verb
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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From the start, police ruled out robbery as a motive—nothing had been taken.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead, investigators suspect the letter was intended to benefit a separate individual who is currently awaiting trial in a robbery and assault case in which Reyes is a victim.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Bradley has a lot of fear attached, but also relief.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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After taking an emotional journey with Joel and Ellie, fans had grown attached to the duo.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Twins star Carlos Correa tagged him with a solo homer in the second inning.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Surveillance footage showed Martinez’s son and his friends tagging a laundromat while the father flashed gang signs at passing cars, the detective wrote.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration’s ever-changing policies on tariffs and trade have injected chaos into the global energy economy.—
Dan Gearino,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The election has also injected uncertainty into the economy.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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