transplant

verb

Definition of transplantnext
1
as in to relocate

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2
as in to replant

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Recent Examples of transplant When to Transplant Peonies Peonies typically die back in the fall and then set their buds for the spring, making autumn the best time to transplant them. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 Seeds can be sown in the ground or containers to transplant to the garden or grow in planters. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 During this unique 16-hour surgery, doctors transplant a new liver first, which helps to reset the body’s immune system. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Kidneys and livers often need to be transplanted together as liver failure often damages kidneys. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 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
  • In the 1960s, archaeologists carried out a massive project to dismantle and relocate the temple, moving it out of the path of rising waters created by the Aswan High Dam.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Somewhere down the line, Sheridan relocated and retitled the show.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of relocate
Verb
  • If portions of the field do not grow evenly, the family may replant those areas early enough in the season to allow the new corn to catch up.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of replant
Verb
  • The researchers envision a continuous separation system in which lithium-rich solutions pass through membranes that preferentially transport lithium ions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Audiobooks combine compelling storytelling with expressive narration that can transport listeners to another world.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of transport
Verb
  • Pratt, a 22-year-old rookie whose go-ahead hit sparked the Brewers to a 5-4 win in Game 2, drove a slider into the left-field seats against Seymour.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, General Motors has consistently sought to demonstrate that its investments in autonomous driving systems and software services can yield high margin revenue and open new growth frontiers.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of drive
Verb
  • The engine is perfectly adequate for daily driving, providing enough power to merge onto highways, navigate urban traffic, and haul the family toward its next destination.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All of that material is currently hauled elsewhere for disposal, including round trips of about 200 miles to other biomass facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of haul
Verb
  • InfoBip is the wireless provider that helped transmit unsolicited text messages purporting to be from TENT.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The impact of surging oil prices is transmitting directly from gas stations to delivery packages, with market expectations pointing toward record high US package shipping costs this year.
    — , CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of transmit
Verb
  • Each canister holds four missiles, allowing compatible launch systems to carry multiple interceptors within a single launch cell.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Kings carried their 1-0 lead deep into the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • Moghadam, speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, said that Iranian officials had conveyed their willingness to reopen the strait during visits to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Muni r, provided Washington ended its blockade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Commenters seem amused by the apparent gaffe and have chosen to convey their feelings through a plethora of puns, jokes and memes.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
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