transplant

verb

Definition of transplant
1
as in to relocate

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2
as in to replant

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Recent Examples of transplant When a root ball forms—typically after about a week—transplant the cutting to the ground. — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Petunias are a favorite for providing color all season, and buying young plants to transplant into the garden gives them an even better head start. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Kidneys and livers often need to be transplanted together as liver failure often damages kidneys. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 His guilt manifests in kidnapping young women, removing their faces through surgery, and attempting to transplant them onto his daughter. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for transplant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transplant
  1. relocate
  2. replant
  3. transport
  4. drive
  5. haul
  6. transmit
  7. carry
  8. convey
Verb
  • The newer addition was the work of Southgate, a writer and translator who had relocated to the Springs with her husband, the novelist Peter Matthiessen, after several years at the center of the American-expat scene in mid-century Paris.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There are eight whales still to be relocated from Marineland, said SeaWorld spokesperson Tracy Spahr.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of relocate
Verb
  • To do this, simply dig up the entire plant clump, separate or cut the roots into smaller sections, and replant them immediately.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
  • Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Definition of replant
Verb
  • Radiant says crews can transport Kaleidos by land, sea, or air.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of transport
Verb
  • As such, this is meant to be a workhorse that's also enjoyable to drive.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The song has a driving bass line and would be interesting to perform with a live band.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of drive
Verb
  • And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Ford's cargo van is clearly designed with daily utility in mind for drivers who need lots of cargo space and haul heavy objects.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Verb
  • Some of the energy gets converted into what are called Rayleigh waves, where the energy is transmitted as a wave that moves along the Earth’s surface.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • West Nile virus survives in nature in several types of birds and is transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes that feed on infected birds.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of transmit
Verb
  • Highlight one strong detail, ask what outcome matters most, and let your craft carry the room.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Moon Jong-won rounds out the cast as Um Sang-pil, who runs a bed-and-breakfast and carries a past shrouded in mystery.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • Even with the team then languishing at 51-74 at the time, Pasquantino conveyed a certain sense of urgency.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The collector should have bought a Claude piece, which conveys better taste, or a major work from François-Xavier, like a bar.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Transplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transplant. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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