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
Clark didn't compete Friday, but the event remained attached to a weekend whose central attraction was Clark. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The final version mostly holds itself together, though the front bezel requires either some electrical tape or a couple dabs of superglue to stay attached. Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Verb
Judge Olmedo ruled Tuesday that Burke could be uncuffed, but his waist shackle had to be attached to his chair. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 Spanning nearly two decades from 1947 to 1964, the movie is being written by Oscar-winning writer Christopher Hampton and has Anne Fontaine attached to direct. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attached
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
  • Such a configuration would not make Chicago more or less inclined to add a starter over a reliever before the trade deadline; the White Sox just need more good pitchers.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • In theory, this wouldn’t merely help fellow drivers, but pedestrians and bicyclists as well, who might be more inclined to pick up graphics on the ground in front of them rather than lights above the road.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Rodriguez has his boxing belts affixed to a wall near the rear of the restaurant.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Thus, attention that might have been devoted to local coping mechanisms or new business opportunities was peeled away and newly affixed to the Prime Minister and his stalwart scientific advisors.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The decision by Luz Cázares, the fiscal adviser appointed by the county office, was backed by Gordon and Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team chief Michael Fine.
    Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Several members hotel rooms were searched and their passports were temporarily confiscated, the post said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
  • After helping rescue a small group of ploughshares confiscated from smugglers, Goode and the Turtle Conservancy became the first to successfully breed the species outside of Madagascar.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Her fondest Apple memory is watching the company unveil FaceTime in 2010, a moment that changed how people connected through their phones.
    Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • While the pre-game pep rallies over pancakes are always a blast, Smelley's fondest memories revolve around the more personal moments.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Citizen Bank Park’s 116 park factor for home runs since 2025 ranks tied for fourth.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator later determined the newborn died by homicide, finding that the child died from entrapment after being placed and tied inside a plastic trash bag beneath bloody paper towels and other garbage.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Martha was nominated for awards in multiple categories at the 2006 ceremony.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Quebec Cinema Awards in 2019 for her work in Sashinka.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nearly half boast full or partial ocean views; others peer into the garden, and some towards the pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The New York Times first reported the partial work stoppage at 750 Third Avenue on Wednesday.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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