Definition of attachnext
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as in to confiscate
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority attached the house for nonpayment of property taxes

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How is the word attach distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of attach are affix, fasten, and fix. While all these words mean "to make something stay firmly in place," attach suggests a connecting or uniting by a bond, link, or tie in order to keep things together.

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When could affix be used to replace attach?

The words affix and attach can be used in similar contexts, but affix implies an imposing of one thing on another by gluing, impressing, or nailing.

affix your address label here

Where would fasten be a reasonable alternative to attach?

In some situations, the words fasten and attach are roughly equivalent. However, fasten implies an action such as tying, buttoning, nailing, locking, or otherwise securing.

fasten the reins to a post

When is it sensible to use fix instead of attach?

The synonyms fix and attach are sometimes interchangeable, but fix usually implies a driving in, implanting, or embedding.

fixed the stake in the ground

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attach After a hot bath, sauna or swim, check that the entire patch is still firmly attached. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2026 Ellison could have kicked the can down the road, as HBO Max and Paramount+ will continue to operate as separate services for consumers in the near future — given that there are different revenue streams attached to distribution deals. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Six employees attached their 2025 whistleblower complaints, submitted through a UC online system, to the court filings. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Eyre is shepherding Hollow, a retelling of the Sleepy Hollow tale that has Sweeney and Belmont Cameli attached to star. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
Verb
  • His misdemeanor charges include following too closely and affixing an unauthorized sun screening device to a motor vehicle, jail records show.
    — Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Nike also had to figure out a new way to affix the upper to the sole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bolsonaro supporters have since portrayed Moraes as an ally of Lula, although he was not appointed by Lula and does not belong to his party.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Castro, at the time, was vice chair of the group’s development, code compliance and redevelopment committee, and was recently appointed as the committee’s 2026-27 chair.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The filing said a Secret Service agent had confiscated the journalists’ credentials.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Politico reported that one of its correspondents was turned away and his press credentials were confiscated.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Stray Kids have not previously been nominated for any Grammy Awards, despite being a mainstay in K-pop.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Before that was Duplicity and in 2007 his sensational Oscar-nominated Michael Clayton.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After Ada was identified, Thompson was assigned to the case to investigate her homicide.
    — Veronica Fulton-Mazaika, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The 54 participants were then randomly assigned to one of three groups.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Disclosing information that constitutes an abuse of authority or other gross misconduct is legally protected, with only narrow exceptions—classified and grand-jury information can’t be revealed, for example.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • His attorneys have instead argued the prosecution failed to prove the money constituted a bribe, saying White never intended to use his office to deliver contracts sought by Kamara.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In 2013 the agency issued a rule saying the exclusion should apply only when an orphan drug is actually used for the rare condition it was designated for.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Of the additional investment, $15 billion was earmarked for semiconductor research and development and an advanced packaging and testing facility, while about $5 billion was designated for clean-energy projects.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The private office should name that plainly than suggest formalization is costless.
    — Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Before that, the king could name the prime minister without any such restriction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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