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
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.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
The star stickers appeared affixed to the sidewalk in Farragut Square on Sunday, March 1st.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
An investigation revealed the license plate affixed to the vehicle was previously stolen from San Jose.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
According to wildlife officials, the couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Trading cards signed in person will have the highest price (as opposed to cards that have an autographed sticker affixed to them) but will also hold the greatest value in the future if the 18-year-old goes on to win silverware.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
On the side of the van was affixed a yellow ribbon, which has become a symbol of awareness and support of the Guthrie case.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After residents learned about her favorite color, the yellow ribbons that had initially been affixed to utility poles and car antennas were replaced with purple ones.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
The star stickers appeared affixed to the sidewalk in Farragut Square on Sunday, March 1st.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
An investigation revealed the license plate affixed to the vehicle was previously stolen from San Jose.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
According to wildlife officials, the couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Trading cards signed in person will have the highest price (as opposed to cards that have an autographed sticker affixed to them) but will also hold the greatest value in the future if the 18-year-old goes on to win silverware.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
On the side of the van was affixed a yellow ribbon, which has become a symbol of awareness and support of the Guthrie case.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After residents learned about her favorite color, the yellow ribbons that had initially been affixed to utility poles and car antennas were replaced with purple ones.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
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The bacteria were embedded in the hydrogel and attached to an electrode.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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In short, the court handed the president an off-ramp from one of the most unpopular economic policies of his second term, with a legitimate constitutional explanation attached.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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