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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Keep attached garage doors tightly closed.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The marine reptile also had serrated teeth, an extra bony pocket in its skull where neck muscles attached, and heavier jaw muscles, giving it a more forceful bite.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
NorCal Extreme’s premiere offering is a 16-seater double-decker tri-toon boat with an attached waterslide coming off of the top level.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Keep attached garage doors tightly closed.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Verb
The metamorphosis The internals of a foot tube attached to a sea cucumber include a mix of epidermal tissue, connective tissue, a neural plexus, muscle tissue, and an inner lumen.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The marine reptile also had serrated teeth, an extra bony pocket in its skull where neck muscles attached, and heavier jaw muscles, giving it a more forceful bite.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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Bids require openness, so when that vulnerability is met with hostility, people will be less inclined to reach out again.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The resulting scene is spectacular, with the apartment’s inclined and polished floor giving rise to physical comedy of absurdist pathos in the vein of Jerry Lewis, and Corvette’s frantic struggle for traction revealing the earnest undertones of her fraught visit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 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
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While there are assumptions in some quarters that dragging their feet over Slot cost Liverpool a shot at their former midfielder, who was appointed by Chelsea two weeks ago, Alonso was not a serious consideration for Edwards and Hughes.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The man appointed to run recovery efforts – then-Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover – rode his newfound fame into the White House.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Fighting is also driving ongoing displacements and deaths in the nearby Artibonite region where on Wednesday police destroyed the home of the head of the Kokorat San Ras gang and confiscated several weapons.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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After all, having property confiscated should mean that a later settlement is effectively paying you for your property.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Jamie concluded her tribute with a fond farewell to her sister.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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Share a fond memory of their loved one.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that Nashville wants to speak with MacFarland, who is nominated for GM of the Year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ross has served as a federal judge since 2014, when she was nominated by then-President Barack Obama.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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