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
Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
That year marked a turning point for the band, who gave a career-defining performance at Woodstock ’94 and grafted their brand of melodic punk rock onto the charts.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 18 May 2025
These methods help place each hair graft with care.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Noun
So a specialist went in and grafted skin off the roof of my mouth and stitched it in over the receding gum lines.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
That year marked a turning point for the band, who gave a career-defining performance at Woodstock ’94 and grafted their brand of melodic punk rock onto the charts.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Verb
The doctors plan to perform bladder transplants in four more patients as part of a clinical trial to get a sense of outcomes like bladder capacity and graft complications before pursuing a larger trial to expand its use.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 18 May 2025
These methods help place each hair graft with care.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Verb
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing last Friday, detailing how investigators were able to tie Alexander Lee Smith to the November 2023 double homicide.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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After the weapons theft, Jacquet reportedly received a phone call to set up a meeting.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The theft lasted around 30 seconds, the report states.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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It’s fitted with a number of handy pockets for your electronics, extra clothes, toiletries, and more, plus it’s affixed with four smooth spinner wheels for easy transit through the airport.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Authorities said Lawler partnered on the last four robberies with Tarandle Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, who drove the getaway car.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Verb
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This test uses fluorescent dyes that only attach to certain parts of a chromosome.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The baskets are hand-woven and have attached handles for easy carrying.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Sox tagged Imanaga for seven runs and a career-high 12 hits.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Fishback tagged Musk in his post and pushed for the billionaire to think about a $5,000 check for Americans.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Verb
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That’s how much U.S. national parks visitors injected into local economies in 2023, including $26.4 billion in direct spending, according to an NPS report noting that national park visitation supported 415,000 jobs at local hotels, restaurants, attractions and shops.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Priya allegedly injected her business partner with a fatal overdose of sedatives, Joseph said.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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