peculates

verb

Definition of peculatesnext
present tense third-person singular of peculate
as in takes over

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  1. appropriates
  2. grabs
  3. attaches
Verb
  • Then, once a federal program is authorized, Congress appropriates money each year to fund its operations.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Each fiscal year, Congress appropriates funds for federal agencies to operate.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriates
Verb
  • For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • The stool passes through the ileum into an ostomy pouch that attaches to the stoma outside your body.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of attaches
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