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
David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
For a snowflake to form, a freezing water droplet attaches itself to one of those floating dust, soot, or pollen particles.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The adjustable buckle closure attaches securely around luggage handles, and a clear pocket on the back of the tag holds an info card for your name, address, and phone number.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The first attaches identity to the person, the second to the position.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically using MagSafe or Qi2 connections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The easiest, and most renter-friendly option, is a bidet that attaches to your toilet seat and connects to the water line running from the toilet tank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In a space where a co-sign or a brand deal can seem like the move, Grant is selective about what Saint & Citizen attaches itself to.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
The selfish tyrant attaches himself only to those others who share his selfishness, who are eager to wear the mask of perpetual lying.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
For a snowflake to form, a freezing water droplet attaches itself to one of those floating dust, soot, or pollen particles.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The adjustable buckle closure attaches securely around luggage handles, and a clear pocket on the back of the tag holds an info card for your name, address, and phone number.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The first attaches identity to the person, the second to the position.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically using MagSafe or Qi2 connections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The easiest, and most renter-friendly option, is a bidet that attaches to your toilet seat and connects to the water line running from the toilet tank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In a space where a co-sign or a brand deal can seem like the move, Grant is selective about what Saint & Citizen attaches itself to.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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Jackson board appoints new CEO Zambrana, a registered nurse and doctor of nursing practice, began his health career at Jackson Memorial working in cardiac surgery intensive care, trauma and pediatric intensive care.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The airport authority, overseen by a board to which Hogsett appoints six of 11 members, paid more than $114,000 for Cook's legal services regarding a possible hotel at the airport.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 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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House Bill 1002 also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stapleton has won three times in the past, which currently ties him with Kacey Musgraves, Josh Kear and Lori McKenna.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 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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The amendment created a process in which the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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When you’re finished recording, launch the Plaud app on your phone and the Note Pro connects and automatically begins transferring the file via Bluetooth.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
31 Jan. 2026
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But the smarter play is to keep looking for the fresh thing that connects.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But gradual erosion and acute crisis scenarios deserve more weight than consensus assigns them.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The group is immersed in the Husky-eat-Husky world of EA Sports’ College Football ’26, Dynasty Deep Dive, a popular video game that assigns coaches, hires and fires them, simulates recruiting and team building.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Home Office oversees the special body that handles decisions over the security of royals, diplomats and VIPS, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The rise of widely available artificial intelligence (AI) tools constitutes a quieter but no less profound education revolution.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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What constitutes a conflict of interest?—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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