affixed

past tense of affix

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affixed Detroit had tarps affixed to the top of its benches to protect players from the sun, a move not usually undertaken by visiting teams in November. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 Spools of thread are arranged on the wall in a grid shape, affixed in rainbow order. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 After downloading and initially running the software, you’ll be asked to input the serial number that’s affixed to the bottom of the unit. — David English, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 The bag also features spiked accents and a pouch affixed to the side. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Under a rerouting plan, original power lines were moved north, erected next to existing infrastructure, or affixed with visual warning systems or bird diverters. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 The Miami Hurricanes know the number that is affixed to their name. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Although the couple had swapped the vehicle's license plates, an Arkansas Razorbacks logo seen in surveillance footage was still affixed to the rear of the vehicle. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Swank shared the news in a creative Instagram video of herself, husband Philip Schneider, and their three-year-old twins dancing in the dark with glow sticks affixed to their bodies. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
Verb
  • Read something for pleasure, sit somewhere quiet, or take a walk without an errand attached.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The miniature toys can also be used as charms and attached to keys, bags and other accessories.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the initial absence of answers, speculation was raised over whether the ground stop was tied to the use of an AI tool that assists air traffic controllers.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Coming back keeps hope alive for the Commanders (3-5-1), who moved two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants (5-3-1) and now own the tiebreaker after the teams tied last month.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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