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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 sunny Manhattan digs include a spectacular master suite, with an attached office, a private gym, and a spa-like bathroom. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025 In warmer months, the attached deck would be a great space to enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a sunset happy hour. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, to which Alito also attached his name, and assailed the court majority for refusing to hear Alabama's case. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Authorities at the prison discovered a box containing suboxone, marijuana, a scalpel, a phone charger, cigarettes, and lighters left outside of the facility and attached to a bedsheet hanging out of recreation room window. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attached
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
  • Greek students were more inclined to develop mentoring relationships with professors, participate in extra-curricular activities and graduate on time compared with unaffiliated students.
    Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The radios in both cars owned by my parents were permanently affixed to WHDH 850-AM.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
  • And, crucially, the spindle that connects the blade to the motor isn’t permanently affixed to the machine’s base (as is the case with most food processors), but rather attaches to the inside of the bowl.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
  • He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The airport bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Socks, however, are very scanner-friendly and are never confiscated.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Growing up in Kentucky, Huff has many fond memories of her dad during his time in law enforcement.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Somers still has fond memories of Goldenvoice during that early chaotic period.
    Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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