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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
This imaging test uses a tracer that attaches to PSMA proteins, allowing doctors to identify where prostate cancer cells may be located throughout the body.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Cancers can release this protein into the tumor microenvironment, where the molecule attaches to the T cells and change their ability to communicate with other cells, confusing the T cells and restricting their ability to survive and kill cancer.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Normally, adenosine attaches to brain receptors and signals fatigue.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
As with other members of the poplar family such as quaking aspen, the part of the tree that attaches the leaf to the branch is several inches long, causing leaves to flap rapidly from side to side when the wind blows.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The first attaches bromine atoms to aromatic rings in the polystyrene, using gold as a catalyst.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
These are easy to find on Amazon and consist of a small float with a ramp or ladder that attaches to the side of the pool.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Verb
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
This imaging test uses a tracer that attaches to PSMA proteins, allowing doctors to identify where prostate cancer cells may be located throughout the body.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Cancers can release this protein into the tumor microenvironment, where the molecule attaches to the T cells and change their ability to communicate with other cells, confusing the T cells and restricting their ability to survive and kill cancer.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Normally, adenosine attaches to brain receptors and signals fatigue.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
As with other members of the poplar family such as quaking aspen, the part of the tree that attaches the leaf to the branch is several inches long, causing leaves to flap rapidly from side to side when the wind blows.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The first attaches bromine atoms to aromatic rings in the polystyrene, using gold as a catalyst.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
These are easy to find on Amazon and consist of a small float with a ramp or ladder that attaches to the side of the pool.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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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,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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President Obiang, who has been in power since 1979 as Africa's longest-serving president, dominates the political system and appoints the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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In addition to her appointment as a judge, Cradle is a member of the state Criminal Justice Commission, which appoints and oversees prosecutors in the state Division of Criminal Justice.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 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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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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The topic could be one of several discussed by American and Iranian diplomats during negotiations in Switzerland on Sunday.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Iran’s ambassador to Australia and another three Iranian diplomats were expelled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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And while average state surpluses over the past decade have surpassed that number many times over, Connecticut’s budget is subject to a spending cap that ties its own growth to household income and inflation.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The phrase ties together themes found throughout the wall, including music, celebration and community.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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While neither party has publicly chatted about the breakup, their proxies can talk.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Since then, Russia has shifted toward the recruitment of local proxies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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