Synonyms of affixing

affixing

verb

present participle of affix

as in attaching

to cause (something) to hold to another

affix a first-class stamp to the envelope

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attaching
• gluing
• tying
• fastening
• connecting
• clipping
• bending
• adhering
• strapping
• fixing
• linking
• hanging
• pinning
• sticking
• tacking
• clamping
• clasping
• stapling
• screwing
• harnessing
• tackling
• latching
• nailing
• clinching
• pasting
• lashing
• clenching
• plastering
• yoking
• cinching
• riveting
• shackling
• toggling
• joining
• uniting
• bolting
• reattaching
• lacing
• buttoning
• coapting
• hasping
• refixing
• battening
• refastening
• resecuring
• belaying
• reaffixing
• doing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detaching
• dividing
• undoing
• separating
• unfastening
• splitting
• severing
• unhooking
• disconnecting
• dissociating
• parting
• divorcing
• uncoupling
• loosening
• breaking up
• sundering
• loosing
• unlinking
• disuniting
• disjoining
• untying
• disjointing
• dissevering
• unyoking
• unfixing
• unbinding
• unlashing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of affixing

Benya and other pyrotechnicians were wiring up hundreds of racks of comets—which resembled opaque, oversized test tubes—affixing them to plywood slabs and placing them on the duvetyn. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

That sounds simple, but the complexity of counting calories went mainstream recently, when a lawsuit accused the maker of David protein bars of affixing labels that misrepresent how many calories and how much fat the products contain. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

The Cubs are honoring his unwavering dedication by permanently affixing his name to his Section 18 seats. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Another document details exactly how to create a Patriot Front banner – down to how to tie the knots affixing the canvas. — Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026

In addition to the oodles of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires adorning everyone's hands and wrists, some celebrities went for even more sparkle, affixing delicate stones to their eyes, cheeks and nose. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026