affixed

past tense of affix

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affixed On bottom, Sombr sported glossy leather slacks that sat low on his hips, affixed with a silver belt chain that provided texture. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 At the time it was seized, it allegedly was observed to have an empty 10-round magazine affixed within the pistol grip, according to state police. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 Four actors, affixed with in-ear monitors, occupy different seats as testimony is elicited, provided and undermined. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 After the restaurant chain nixed its signature yellow color, items were sold in red and white containers with the company logo affixed to them. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The plate number is offset to the right, allowing space for the optional decal to be affixed on the left. — Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 10 Sep. 2026 If the President gets his way, gold seals will be affixed to the outside of the finished building before the legal disputes are resolved. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 There’s a second camera, pointing north, affixed to the side of a telephone pole. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
Verb
  • The former congressman, 51, has pointed to voters who have become less attached to either party as a potential opening.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jurors also considered firearm specifications attached to several charges.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Abercrombie’s old mall identity was closely tied to the experience of walking in, making the space itself part of what shoppers remember about the brand.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With the score tied at one, Bryce Harper misplayed a routine fly ball to right field in the bottom of the 7th, allowing a run to score and setting up another to come in on a sacrifice fly.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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