1
as in affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue
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2
as in appoints
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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as in confiscates
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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Recent Examples of attaches
Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2024 cast member has generated the kind of obsessive fan conversation that rarely attaches to a reality TV contestant this early in a season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The flight ultimately slipped to early March because of work to replace and test suspect seals in a quick-disconnect umbilical that attaches propellant lines to the base of the rocket.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
The PetCam attaches to your pet's collar and works like an action camera, streaming 1080p video from its perspective to your phone.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2024 cast member has generated the kind of obsessive fan conversation that rarely attaches to a reality TV contestant this early in a season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The flight ultimately slipped to early March because of work to replace and test suspect seals in a quick-disconnect umbilical that attaches propellant lines to the base of the rocket.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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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
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The president appoints anti-science leaders with extreme, outlier views to head scientific agencies.—
Milly Dawson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Adding local law school deans to the board that initially appoints the inspector general.—
Douglas Hanks
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The children designated as Palestinians, meanwhile, have their drawings torn up and are relegated to small corners of the classroom while the teacher confiscates their candy.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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What ties all five of these spots together is that each one offers something beyond the expected.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Xavier’s arc this season also ties into Maddie’s relationship with her mom.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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For the past 26 years, the Sloan Foundation has awarded annual screenwriting prizes at six partner film schools, and each school nominates one winning candidate for the best-of-the-best Grand Jury Prize.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the note, Washington assigns De Hart to the command of a detachment to patrol an area around Paramus, New Jersey.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of relying on one material to do everything, the team built a composite architecture that assigns different functions to different layers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Our visitors of course are cautious and moderate diplomats.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Protests that kind of were merging toward violence or at least frightening to our diplomats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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