affixed

past tense of affix

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affixed The bag was rectangular with gold CD hardware affixed to the front flap and a short strap attached to the top. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 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
  • Heifetz said that the sensors would be attached to mechanical support structures rather than placed directly inside the channels.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The strategy moves Peloton further away from simply being a screen attached to a piece of exercise equipment.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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