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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But when just looking at last year's data, Montana and Nebraska tied for states with the biggest surge in insurance prices.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 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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Massey was in jail facing charges of domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle, according to Orleans Parish records.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The vessel’s end caps, made of titanium, were affixed to the hull with glue.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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The book, incidentally, is affixed with a unique and fitting page marker.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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However, the lawmakers inserted a critical provision into the legislation proposing the amendment: Enough states needed to ratify it within seven years, or the window to add the ERA would close.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Instead of immediately seeking out extra-cushioned footwear or super-specialized shoe inserts, start with some foot exercises, says Irene Davis, a professor of physical therapy and rehab sciences at the University of South Florida.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Hanson was imprisoned in Louisiana, serving a life sentence for bank robbery and other federal crimes, when Oklahoma scheduled his execution for Bowles' murder.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Now, that seemingly straightforward robbery and battery case has thrust the two men into the national spotlight, their story a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s turbulent immigration crackdown.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Behind a robust plastic screen stands the 640kg (1,400lb) machine that amounts to a mechanical arm with a foot last and boot attached.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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When cars were first introduced, some had fake horse heads attached to the front to make passengers feel more comfortable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Two batters later, Wells tagged Crochet again for a run-scoring double.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Shortstop Taylor Walls fielded the ball on the right field side of second base and could not tag Edwards, opting to get Sanchez at first.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The predators use their pincers to grab prey before using their telson to stab their meal, injecting the prey with venom, National Geographic says.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Trump used the excuse of anarchy and lawlessness on the street to inject the National Guard and the Marines into L.A., despite not being legally allowed to do so.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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