affixes

present tense third-person singular of affix

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affixes Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixes
attaches
Verb
  • Elastic band The elastic band attaches to the headband on one end and the ball on the other.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Works like these remind us that literary significance attaches not just to a subject’s work but to their milieu.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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“Affixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixes. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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