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
New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
But that said, this is a gorgeous restaurant in many senses: The room is midcentury-modern effervescence, the staff brims with engaged pros, and Namba’s cooking grafts Japanese and French flavors in smart, fresh ways.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson spoke out about the dangers of the practice after her face was grafted onto explicit videos.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As were those with a history of significant heart problems (heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, coronary angioplasty or ‘stents’) and/or a family history of premature (before age 40) death from cardiac causes.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
But that said, this is a gorgeous restaurant in many senses: The room is midcentury-modern effervescence, the staff brims with engaged pros, and Namba’s cooking grafts Japanese and French flavors in smart, fresh ways.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Peak is a Mediterranean style red blend of Southern French varietals grafted to the climate of Israel.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson spoke out about the dangers of the practice after her face was grafted onto explicit videos.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graft
Verb
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey led 1-0 in the first and 2-1 on Hischier’s goal in the third before Boldy’s goal tied things with just 2:05 left in regulation.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Details of how detectives connected the thefts and closed in on the three men have not been released.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Troopers were alerted to the theft when a wrong-way detection system alerted them to a driver going the wrong way on the I-84 West Exit 42 off-ramp, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Not some simple planks and nails contraption affixed to a low branch, mind you.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The bed comprises an aluminum-and-plywood frame cushioned with closed-cell foam and finished in interweave fabric, while the mounting consists of aluminum rails affixed to the structural foundation for quick install and removal of the bed panels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No ancient dire wolf genes themselves were directly inserted into the genome, however.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Police Department’s detective bureau at 916-478-8043 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Police said the robbery remains an open and active investigation.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a building attached to the home, officers discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her three children, ages 2, 5 and 7, authorities said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Maybe the club should have tagged the new stadium as the 'Wembley of Islington' and got the government to help pay for it like that tax dodging grifter in Monte Carlo is attempting up north.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those who want or need assistance can tag and set their luggage outside their stateroom the night before disembarking and pick it up inside the cruise terminal.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Asia, these ingredients are typically injected into the skin.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Attackers can inject these cookies into their own browsers, skipping the need for passwords or two-factor authentication altogether.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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