as in attached
to cause (something) to hold to another
affix a first-class stamp to the envelope
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Recent Examples of affixed
Here, the landscape designer added detail with an apple tree affixed to the side of the house with wire and screws.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
Guard members had tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas and had advanced toward the protesters with bayonets affixed to their rifles.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sensors are affixed to my head and hands, and a pulse oximeter is attached to one of my fingers; each sends data about my reactions.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Words such as flop and forgotten became affixed to Desert Warrior in the movie industry well before its release.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Unlike the blue plaques affixed to residences in London, which indicate where notable figures once lived, or the Stolpersteine (or stumbling stones) embedded in the sidewalks of German cities to mark the former homes of Holocaust victims, Bucharest’s red disks are not commemorative but predictive.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Janet, Shannon and Heather were in the kitchen, and Janet was pinning the collar onto Heather's confirmation robe when a ceiling light, which was affixed to the ceiling with two chains and several eye hooks into a beam, crashed down onto the kitchen table without warning.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
Guard members had tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas and had advanced toward the protesters with bayonets affixed to their rifles.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sensors are affixed to my head and hands, and a pulse oximeter is attached to one of my fingers; each sends data about my reactions.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Words such as flop and forgotten became affixed to Desert Warrior in the movie industry well before its release.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Unlike the blue plaques affixed to residences in London, which indicate where notable figures once lived, or the Stolpersteine (or stumbling stones) embedded in the sidewalks of German cities to mark the former homes of Holocaust victims, Bucharest’s red disks are not commemorative but predictive.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Janet, Shannon and Heather were in the kitchen, and Janet was pinning the collar onto Heather's confirmation robe when a ceiling light, which was affixed to the ceiling with two chains and several eye hooks into a beam, crashed down onto the kitchen table without warning.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
Verb
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In this way, trust appears increasingly attached to individuals, not institutions.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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All three are executive producers and co-showrunners, with Judge also attached to direct.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
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It can be worn open as a lightweight layer, buttoned up for dressier occasions, or tied around your shoulders for a dose of preppy energy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The best guardrails are simple, visible and tied directly to everyday decisions.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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