affixed

past tense of affix

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affixed Prosecutors said David William Denton used a pocket torch to vandalize and burn a Jewish mezuzah scroll affixed to the doorway of the center. Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Rodriguez has his boxing belts affixed to a wall near the rear of the restaurant. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Thus, attention that might have been devoted to local coping mechanisms or new business opportunities was peeled away and newly affixed to the Prime Minister and his stalwart scientific advisors. Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The man arrested in spandex and helmet during his visit to the Reflecting Pool was now in coat and tie, with an Olympic pin affixed to his navy jacket. Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 The scene was both serious and strange — after all, this was Vegas and a member of the Satanic temple with black devil horns affixed to the top of his head was waiting for his turn on the microphone. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026 One room had a baby gate affixed to the outside of the door frame, held together with numerous zip ties and duct tape, police said. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
Verb
  • Perhaps the combination of the itch to return and the bag attached to the comeback were too much to ignore.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The bank initiated coverage of Csquare with a buy rating and attached a $46 price target on the stock, implying roughly 114% upside from Friday's close.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rogers Centre is tied for the 10th-highest park factor for home runs (111) since 2025.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Technology has significantly evolved since then, with 80% of 911 calls nationwide coming from wireless mobile devices rather than landlines tied to specific addresses.
    Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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