transplanting

present participle of transplant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transplanting There has been some recent success transplanting pig kidneys and hearts into people, but this is believed to be the first attempt to transplant a pig lung into a human. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transplanting
Verb
  • Crews are also engaged in mopping up, addressing hot spots, and back-hauling equipment on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the fire.
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  • And it’s mostly designed to compete with SpaceX’s Falcon rockets by hauling satellites and other cargo to Earth’s orbit at a fraction of the price of older technologies.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • CitizenShipper connects pet owners with drivers who specialize in transporting animals.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Since early this year, driverless trucks have been transporting frack sands in the Permian Basin.
    Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hence, SpaceX’s EchoStar deal might drastically improve the service, which has already started to roll out support for transmitting satellite data to apps.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
  • After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The statement and other means of policy communication also figured importantly in conveying that understanding to the public and helping to anchor inflation expectations, thereby supporting the effective transmission of monetary policy.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The Anthem spot will kick off the campaign with the goal of conveying that something new is happening at Ford, Materazzo said.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Black Americans relocating to countries within the Black diaspora, cultural and mindset shifts can be both surprising and necessary.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The site will also be home to a Hen House, which is relocating from its aging, nearby spot at 6950 Mission Road.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.
    Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The jury cleared Read of killing O’Keefe, charging her with just drunken driving.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Transplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transplanting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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