as in inclined
having a liking or affection
was rather attached to her old stuffed animals
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as in affixed
to cause (something) to hold to another
you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue
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as in appointed
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 confiscated
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 attached
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Donors become attached to a project that will carry national significance for generations.
—Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
In November 2023, Deadline reported that Universal Pictures was in the early stages of another Bourne sequel, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger attached as director.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Inside an attached garage, officers discovered a vehicle with a tube running from the exhaust pipe into the interior.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Donors become attached to a project that will carry national significance for generations.
—Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
Longtime believers in Musk, on the other hand, see value in the type of premium that gets attached to his companies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
In November 2023, Deadline reported that Universal Pictures was in the early stages of another Bourne sequel, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger attached as director.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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In the early stages of a relationship, self-expansion is largely automatic, as new partners are most inclined at this point to learn about each other’s unfamiliar interests, social circles, habits and ideas.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The urban-inclined may prefer the commute from New York City.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Despite serious damage to the home, a portrait of the esteemed writer remained affixed to the wall.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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His name, once affixed to a Kentucky distillery, now stands for bold, uncompromising bourbon that has helped usher American whiskey’s modern revival.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The interception of the Smyrtos occurred just days after the PM appointed a new Defense Secretary, Dan Jarvis, following the resignation of John Healey from Starmer’s fragile government in a dispute over military budgets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Pryor appointed a special committee to investigate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2026
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Violators can face fines up to $100,000, see their drones confiscated and even face criminal charges for flying within three miles of one of the games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Mthombeni said police had swept the area three weeks ago and confiscated guns and ammunition for AK-47 rifles and arrested three people, AFP reported, adding that a resident told the eNCA broadcaster that people from the neighboring nation Lesotho lived in the settlement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Colorful owner Art Guenther passed away this summer at 80, triggering an outpouring of fond remembrances and now this country rocker from Wire & Nail written and recorded in his honor — with Guenther himself making a cameo via a song-starting voicemail.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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Younger audiences have fond memories of Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and the pod racing sequences — not to mention that awesome duel between Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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The other five people tied to the case also began buying stock around that time.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Reserve controls the federal funds rate, which is a rate that banks charge each other and is more closely tied to credit cards, personal loans, and home-equity lines.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Running back Anthony Thompson came in as runner-up the last time Indiana had a player nominated for the award in 1989, losing out to Houston’s Andre Ware.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Costar Cynthia Erivo was also nominated at the 2025 Globes, earning recognition in the best actress, musical or comedy category.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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World Cup participants Haiti and Iran are among those usually subject to a full travel ban under the policy, while Ivory Coast and Senegal are subject to partial bans.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Many states also offer full or partial sales tax exemptions for precious metal purchases.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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