Definition of attachednext

attached

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verb

past tense of attach
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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
The press tour culminated with a jaw-dropping look at the NYC premiere Tuesday, as Zendaya donned a strapless gown with attached floor-skimming wings from Matières Fécales’ debut collection. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Their safari-style tents have convenient amenities, such as a kitchen and an attached bathroom, all while staying within easy reach of the water. Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Verb
Grab bars — rails attached to walls, particularly in bathrooms — help provide balance and prevent falls, preventing serious injuries, said Jim Christian, founder of the effort to push Medicare to cover the devices, Safety Bars for America. Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 This becomes the first cancer drug approved by the FDA that can be delivered through an on-body injector, attached ​to the skin. Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attached
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
  • The Mavericks likely wouldn’t have interest in taking on Nikola Jovic’s four year, $62 million contract, and the Heat (which has no tradable first round picks) isn’t inclined to attach draft assets to dump Jovic.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Its location would be obscure, so drivers would be less inclined to use it.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • The scene was both serious and strange — after all, this was Vegas and a member of the Satanic temple with black devil horns affixed to the top of his head was waiting for his turn on the microphone.
    Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • One room had a baby gate affixed to the outside of the door frame, held together with numerous zip ties and duct tape, police said.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Because the mayor has not appointed any of the other members, judicial appointments have stalled.
    Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • She was considered more vulnerable than Perdue after being appointed to replace Johnny Isakson, who retired because of health issues.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • When the Nazis confiscated the negative and shipped it back to Berlin, Hensel safeguarded it in the Reichsfilmarchiv vaults in Berlin until the Allied victory.
    Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
  • Bečov Castle, near the German border, was confiscated by Czechoslovakia after World War II because its owners, the Beaufort-Spontin family, were labeled Nazi sympathizers.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • Still, Boreanaz has nothing but fond memories of his time working alongside Deschanel.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • On his way to space, the boy reflects on fond memories with this special relative.
    Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Boston ranks last in the AL in home runs (tied with the Cleveland Guardians), and the hitters don’t strike out or walk much, either.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Many cases are part of the outbreak in the Midwest, which could be the largest cyclospora outbreak on record if all tied to the same source, while others are part of separate investigations.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Moland’s films have been nominated for the Golden Bear four times, twice winning awards.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the documentary prize L’Œil d’or.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • After all, the Strait of Hormuz is now in its sixth month of total or partial closure.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Hugh Town The Isles of Scilly combine Britain's deepest partial eclipse with some of southern England's darkest skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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