transplanted 1 of 2

adjective

as in introduced

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transplanted

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verb

past tense of transplant
1
as in relocated

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as in replanted

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Recent Examples of transplanted
Adjective
Some transplanted hair sheds in the first weeks. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 These chemicals do not harm transplanted tomato seedlings (or those of other vegetable transplants), only seeds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Common Mistakes to Avoid Newly transplanted roses are vulnerable to shock. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026 Already, these Cubs appear to be more of a worthy adversary than a cuddly team from the Midwest with lots of transplanted celebrity fans working in Hollywood. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Now, local and transplanted designers are springboarding off the pretty city's history, with decidedly modern results. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 The findings could help pave the way for future biological pacemakers based on transplanted cells or organoids, potentially offering an alternative to traditional electronic devices. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026 The successful transplant was remarkable at the time because dialysis, which helps a patient survive until a compatible donor is found, had not yet been developed; and because immunosuppressants had not been developed to protect the transplanted kidney from rejection. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 The Phoenix Pavilion, as it was known, remained in place after the World's Fair, and was restored with transplanted flora following the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34 to the north at Northerly Island, Bachrach said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transplanted
  1. naturalized
  2. relocated
  3. imported
  4. hauled
  5. transmitted
  6. transported
  7. conveyed
  8. removed
Adjective
  • Current and former military service members who are applying to become naturalized citizens, though, are still eligible for fee exemptions.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 June 2026
  • In May, the Justice Department moved to strip a dozen people of their naturalized citizenship.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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  • However, Archie has remained largely out of the public eye since Meghan and Harry stepped back from their royal roles in 2020 and relocated to California.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • By the late 19th century, the company relocated major operations to South Milwaukee, where a sprawling factory complex allowed engineers and machinists to push the limits of what these machines could do.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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Adjective
  • Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.
    — Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Definition of imported
Verb
  • In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state after months of feeding at sea.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 30 June 2026
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  • This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • Tomato mosaic virus is transmitted from seed, grafting, human handling, and tobacco products.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of transmitted
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  • The child was transported to a nearby hospital for non-incapacitating injuries and will be released to a legal guardian.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • According to prosecutors, Edmond was directed by co-conspirators to make straw purchases of firearms from Georgia gun stores that were later transported and distributed to gang members in the Chicago area.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of transported
Verb
  • If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • For anyone going through a divorce, there are more emotions and ups and downs than can ever be conveyed in a 30-second video on TikTok, Wright said.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of conveyed
Verb
  • If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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