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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
That the effect lasted that long in the mice effectively suggested to the researchers that the islet/R-VEC graft was permanent.
—Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Eduardo Mello, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
What emerged from the shoot was a rich trove of quotidian snapshots—of boat rides, car treks, markets, a cockfight, a karaoke performance, a mah–jongg game—that subsequently informed, and were eventually grafted onto, Edward and Molly’s story.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Prune Suckers Anytime Suckers are shoots that grow from the roots, below the graft, or straight up from branches.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
That the effect lasted that long in the mice effectively suggested to the researchers that the islet/R-VEC graft was permanent.
—Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the past, officials were able to shrug off corruption investigations by relying on a lenient justice system, a weak congressional ethics committee, and a public that seemed inured to graft.
—Eduardo Mello, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
What emerged from the shoot was a rich trove of quotidian snapshots—of boat rides, car treks, markets, a cockfight, a karaoke performance, a mah–jongg game—that subsequently informed, and were eventually grafted onto, Edward and Molly’s story.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Verb
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the past three league games, Miami won 1-0 against Columbus, tied Chicago 0-0 and tied Toronto 1-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Diamond Heist, which premiered on April 16, follows the story of Lee Wenham, one of the masterminds behind what would have been one of the biggest jewel thefts in history.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the time of Landers’ death, Perry was wanted on an arrest warrant for missing court on a retail theft charge, according to court records.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The loss is still there, permanently affixed like that sticky note.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The status of All-Star defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains a question on top of a concern affixed to a worry.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tightness in your gastrocnemius (calf) muscle, which inserts into the Achilles tendon, can contribute to this strain.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Posey was a breakout star in the latter stretch of the season and was eventually inserted into the starting lineup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Friday robbery happened about 12:25 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store in the 3500 block of Grand Avenue.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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She was charged with felony kidnapping, robbery by sudden snatching, impersonating a law enforcement officer during the commission of a felony and felony violation of probation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add a little hot glue to the comb and the flower, then attach them together.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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Proceeds from companies that paid for their names to be attached to the event benefit the nonprofit White House Historical Association, the lead organizer of the egg roll.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Evan Phillips then finished off that inning, before Tanner Scott got his eighth save of the season in the ninth — the game ending when Rangers baserunner Wyatt Langford was tagged out by second baseman Miguel Rojas after popping off the bag on a bang-bang play while trying to steal a base.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Shelton’s face was blocked in the snap by his green baseball cap, but he was tagged.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a thriving and competitive women's division, the consistent presence of a talent like Bliss would undoubtedly provide a substantial boost, injecting another layer of depth, star power, and compelling storylines into the roster.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the add-on Bowser game, while short, injects some serious value, all while correcting a lot of the base software’s frustrating issues.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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