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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the building includes access to an attached garage for three cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In one part of the facility, several dozen half-finished humanoids were lined in a grid, waiting for their heads to be attached.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
At the same time, passion intensifies quickly and someone could become more possessive, attached or emotionally invested than expected.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the building includes access to an attached garage for three cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Verb
Yamazaki Joint Bag Hanger makes for an excellent organization system that can be attached to the closet or hang loosely from a hanger.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In one part of the facility, several dozen half-finished humanoids were lined in a grid, waiting for their heads to be attached.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Accessibility There are elevators throughout and inclined ramps to access certain common areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Here, the landscape designer added detail with an apple tree affixed to the side of the house with wire and screws.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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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,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Kennedy appointed eight new members, including some who have been skeptical about vaccines.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Club icon Martin O’Neill was twice appointed as interim manager and, at the age of 74, this was his fourth league title with the team - coming 22 years after his previous one.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Her family’s money was confiscated; her favorite uncle, Otto, was murdered by the Nazis; shrapnel lodged in Hepburn’s neck, giving it its beguiling tilt.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Some people even have fond memories of the less-expensive frozen concentrate version of the drink.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For instance, if your child is fond of the colors purple and pink and likes monkeys and unicorns, look to see if a purple monkey or a white unicorn is available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Lawrence would essentially be pulling off the TV equivalent of Steven Soderbergh or Francis Ford Coppola getting nominated for Best Picture twice in the same year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
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Palestine 36, which was nominated in six categories, also won Best Screenplay for director Annemarie Jacir and Best Cinematography for Hélène Louvart.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Garden Art Wine corks can be glued together with a hot glue gun to create decorative birdhouses and wreaths to display in the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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