as in inclined
having a liking or affection
was rather attached to her old stuffed animals
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as in affixed
to cause (something) to hold to another
you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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as in confiscated
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
attached the house for nonpayment of property taxes
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Recent Examples of attached
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Another guest room, on the main level, behind the kitchen, has its own balcony and an attached bathroom with a deep soaking tub.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Authorities at the prison discovered a box containing suboxone, marijuana, a scalpel, a phone charger, cigarettes, and lighters left outside of the facility and attached to a bedsheet hanging out of recreation room window.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
When that turned up nothing, Rohan made his way into the attached bathroom.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Another guest room, on the main level, behind the kitchen, has its own balcony and an attached bathroom with a deep soaking tub.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, to which Alito also attached his name, and assailed the court majority for refusing to hear Alabama's case.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Authorities at the prison discovered a box containing suboxone, marijuana, a scalpel, a phone charger, cigarettes, and lighters left outside of the facility and attached to a bedsheet hanging out of recreation room window.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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CPOs are often focused on the market, customers and revenue, while the CTO is inclined to focus on the purity of architecture and the tech stack.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The radios in both cars owned by my parents were permanently affixed to WHDH 850-AM.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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And, crucially, the spindle that connects the blade to the motor isn’t permanently affixed to the machine’s base (as is the case with most food processors), but rather attaches to the inside of the bowl.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The airport bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Socks, however, are very scanner-friendly and are never confiscated.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kassar had fond memories of traveling with Kilmer to promote the film, with the actor choosing to stay in character the entire time, which created challenges with passport control.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cheech Marin has the fondest memories of working with Betty White.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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