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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
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
An articulating arm, secured to the top of the shaft, attaches to a VESA bracket that screws into the back of the monitor's chassis.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Schiaparelli design, which retails for $8,300, features a gold chain that attaches to the bottom of the skirt.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The device attaches to a patient’s finger and is used during surgery to measure oxygen in the blood.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
This accessory attaches to the end of a pistol, making shooting more accurate and allowing users to fire the gun like a rifle.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
At each point in your space, for instance, this sheaf attaches another set, called a stalk.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Verb
With ThermoShift, in poncho mode, your hands remain free while the hood attaches to a central zipper, and side buckles secure the fabric around your body.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
An articulating arm, secured to the top of the shaft, attaches to a VESA bracket that screws into the back of the monitor's chassis.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Schiaparelli design, which retails for $8,300, features a gold chain that attaches to the bottom of the skirt.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The device attaches to a patient’s finger and is used during surgery to measure oxygen in the blood.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
This accessory attaches to the end of a pistol, making shooting more accurate and allowing users to fire the gun like a rifle.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
At each point in your space, for instance, this sheaf attaches another set, called a stalk.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 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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The governor then appoints one of the finalists to the court.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The President of the United States appoints about four thousand, and can’t drive his own car.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 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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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The imbalance ties the hands of states trying to do what is fairest and allows states that don’t have commissions to change their maps and thus potentially their election outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
29 May 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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In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The bridge connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The league assigns electronic devices to employees to be used for work purposes, and teams ordinarily do the same with their employees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Her father’s family included soldiers, industrialists and diplomats; an uncle had served as an aide to Charles de Gaulle in wartime London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Their diplomats negotiated new terms during meetings in Washington.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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