ATTACHED Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈtacht

Definition of attached

as in inclined

having a liking or affection was rather attached to her old stuffed animals

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verb

past tense of attach

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

Adjective

Simply cut a healthy leaf with 1 to 2 inches of attached stem off the parent plant, making the stem cut at a 45-degree angle. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026 Reputation risk asks what assumptions, statements or future behavior of that influencer could become attached to the company. — Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Because a review produces findings, and findings have names attached. — Ethan Pham, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Garner has been attached to play Madonna in an official biographical film project for years, though the movie remains a work in progress. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attached

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached

Adjective

The Hawks are more inclined to leave Moore at center this season, joining a group that also includes Connor Bedard, Nazar and Anton Frondell.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Sussman is inclined to see such preferences as further evidence of capitalism’s moral failings.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of inclined

Verb

On bottom, Sombr sported glossy leather slacks that sat low on his hips, affixed with a silver belt chain that provided texture.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
At the time it was seized, it allegedly was observed to have an empty 10-round magazine affixed within the pistol grip, according to state police.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of affixed

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Conversely, new Chief Financial Officer Hilary Maxson, appointed in April 2026, opted into a new program Oracle rolled out in fiscal 2026.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
And its news board, appointed by and reporting to the merged company, cannot replace the independent sources of programming the transaction eliminates.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of appointed

Adjective

Customers requested the nostalgic packaging, tied to fond memories of past visits.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026
Parros has spoken in recent years about his fond memories from the show — and revealed one key detail about his character’s arc if the show had continued past season 4.

— Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of fond

Verb

Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.

— Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

The rock band, known for its unconventional costumes and intentionally offensive lyrics, was nominated for two Grammys, one in 1993 for Best Long Form Music Video and another in 1996 for Best Metal Performance.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Swift directed the visual and she is slated to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honor at the show, where she is nominated 13 times.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of nominated

Adjective

The partial Canadian ban on US booze has been painful for the American industry.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
The opening performance, a partial recreation of the Confessions II short film, also featured cameos from Madonna’s longtime friend Debi Mazar, actress Julia Garner, Sombr, Andrew Watt, Seth Rogen and more.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026