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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 home, which Drake in a brief interview said should be finished in about two years, will be 9,720 square feet, have three stories, five bedrooms, a partially unfinished basement, an attached garage, with a wall surrounding the property for privacy. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 The wooden floor has rotted through, and only a few flimsy stairs remain attached to telephone poles, which once propped up the tower. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
That something, though, comes with plenty of strings attached. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 That accusation was included as a footnote attached to documents the government filed in immigration court. Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attached
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
  • In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • An inclined swivel mechanism creates a snug fit behind the ear, which helps preserve the low-frequency response and enhances acoustic performance.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In each small group, rubber boots are donned and headlamps affixed snugly on half a dozen heads.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The prime minister, Keir Starmer, appointed Mandelson to this important diplomatic post and initially defended him in Parliament.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Athletic reported that Ayto had been a strong contender for the permanent position at Arsenal, but former Atletico Madrid executive Andrea Berta was ultimately appointed in the role.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two weapons were then found and confiscated by the school resource officer and other safety personnel.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The victims had had their passports and phones confiscated.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Does absence make the heart grow fonder?
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Musk and Tesla’s fans on Wall Street stress that the future value of company is tied to its self-driving technology and robotaxi plans.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • For the time being, Dragon and Cygnus cargo missions are each tied to the success of the Falcon 9.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Slow Horses has been nominated for 14 Emmys since 2024, snagging the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series trophy that year.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Edebiri won Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2023 and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2024, the same year that The Bear broke records with 23 nominations as a comedy series (NBC’s 30 Rock previously held the title with 22 nominations in 2009).
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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