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as in to relocate
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Recent Examples of transplant
The same expertise that makes DJI's drones so efficient – compact high-torque motors, high-density batteries, tight software integration – has been transplanted into an ebike drivetrain.
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Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
When two sets of true leaves develop, transplant small seedlings to a larger fiber pot that contains a slightly coarser, growing-on mix.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Root crops like carrots, beets, radishes, turnips and parsnips don’t transplant well, so plant their seeds directly into the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Early spring is generally a good time to transplant a plant.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
When two sets of true leaves develop, transplant small seedlings to a larger fiber pot that contains a slightly coarser, growing-on mix.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Root crops like carrots, beets, radishes, turnips and parsnips don’t transplant well, so plant their seeds directly into the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Early spring is generally a good time to transplant a plant.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transplant
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As a result of its complications, the team was forced to relocate its base camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The town will replant a total of 52 new trees with tree pits designed to support root growth and maintain stormwater runoff, according to a project newsletter.—
Celia Gruber,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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As a result, efforts to replant what’s been lost fail about half the time.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The case dates back to March 11, when Parks Director Zonya Ray was transporting juveniles to football practice in a city van.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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McCarthy doubled in the ninth to move Kyle Karros to third before Rumfield drove him home with a sac fly to right field for a 9-8 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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What do a pet waste management company, a junk hauling service and disaster restoration specialists have in common?—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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One man might describe how he was tortured as a prisoner of war, or another might recall the day his brother was hauled away from their home, never to be seen again.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Bolton was initially also accused of illegally transmitting national defense information.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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There are more than 3,500 different species of mosquito, but just Aedes aegypti transmits most cases of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Transplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transplant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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