# tf.compat.v1.get_default_graph

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Returns the default graph for the current thread.

    tf.compat.v1.get_default_graph()

The returned graph will be the innermost graph on which a
[`Graph.as_default()`](https://www.tensorflow.org/api_docs/python/tf/Graph#as_default) context has been entered, or a global default
graph if none has been explicitly created.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The default graph is a property of the current thread. If you create a new thread, and wish to use the default graph in that thread, you must explicitly add a `with g.as_default():` in that thread's function.

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| ## Returns ||
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| The default `Graph` being used in the current thread. ||

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