1
as in to affix
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 to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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3
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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Recent Examples of attach
If your firearm and prospective red dot sight are incompatible natively, plenty of adapters are available to attach them eventually.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Also attached are Ted Lehane as co-producer and Robert Lehane as executive producer of Flak Happy Films, Edwina Forkin as Irish executive producer, and Byron Collins as associate producer.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
From that point on, they've been practically attached at the hip, often dressing alike and taking in Broadway musicals.
—Glamour, 4 May 2025
But leadership responsibilities are attached to the position that are also important.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Also attached are Ted Lehane as co-producer and Robert Lehane as executive producer of Flak Happy Films, Edwina Forkin as Irish executive producer, and Byron Collins as associate producer.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
From that point on, they've been practically attached at the hip, often dressing alike and taking in Broadway musicals.
—Glamour, 4 May 2025
But leadership responsibilities are attached to the position that are also important.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
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Hints of white came through in the outfit with cuffs peeking past her jacket sleeves and a pristine flower affixed to the side of her lapel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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During the last hunt, I was appointed the bear coordinator for the Heathrow community.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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As the president considers the potential appointment of a new Arctic Ambassador, just as Greenland has appointed theirs, the prospect for diplomacy around extractive industries in the region deserves greater attention.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Our families could be dishonored in public, our personal memories confiscated for storage inside the Criminal Archives.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
13 May 2025
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But white farmers are being brutally killed, and their land is being confiscated in South Africa.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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Individuals and teams are nominated via an online application.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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To her surprise, Ford and her date were even nominated for prom court.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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In China, by contrast, services still constitute only a little over 50 percent of the economy, according to the International Monetary Fund.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Yoendrys Gómez for assignment.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Barnes was designated for assignment earlier in the week.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Pet cat escapes vet's office, arrives home 3 miles away days later A cat named George, who was at the vet for neutering in Florida, broke out of the animal hospital and made his way miles home days later.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Another dog named Chrissy is buried next to the pre-dug grave, but Jody's headstone hadn’t come in yet.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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