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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The median days on the market for attached homes is 32 days, a substantial 540% increase from 5 days in 2021.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Following a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber have landed Lizard Music, a package with Dwayne Johnson attached to star and Benny Safdie attached to direct.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Seamlessly blending modern updates with original details, the two-story home spans about 5,000 square feet, including a separate guest wing above the attached two-car garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The median days on the market for attached homes is 32 days, a substantial 540% increase from 5 days in 2021.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios‘ United Artists and Scott Stuber have landed Lizard Music, a package that has Johnson attached to star and Safdie attached to direct.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Following a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber have landed Lizard Music, a package with Dwayne Johnson attached to star and Benny Safdie attached to direct.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Alex is still young at 24 and has room to develop, this move could make Giannis more comfortable and inclined to stay in Milwaukee, at least for the foreseeable future.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the creation was so popular that other grandes dames of international society were soon donning their own versions—affixed to semiprecious and precious stones such as aquamarine and morganite.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kris Jenner is waiting in a Rolls-Royce out front, affixed with the same KngKylie plates and a glove compartment full of the upcoming Kylie Cosmetics lip gloss launch.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou was fired by Nottingham Forest on Saturday following his team’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, just 39 days after he was appointed manager at the City Ground.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Galal was appointed to the Egyptian senate by al-Sisi just three days ago.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ogles’ phone was confiscated by the FBI in 2024.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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In his work recovering brands that hold emotional and nostalgic value for Cubans — many of which were created by businesses confiscated by the Cuban regime after 1959 — Haber has just launched Guayabita del Pinar in Miami.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When Balistreri's Bluemound Inn posted the news on Facebook, customers and former employees replied to that posting with fond memories and praise for the restaurateur's warmth and generosity.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her fondest memory came when her hometown team, Israel’s Hapoel Be’er Sheva, hosted Barcelona and superstar Luis Figo in a 1995 UEFA Cup match.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 49ers’ 10 drops this season are tied for the fourth-most in the league.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most of the Qnity business is focused on providing technology solutions for the semiconductor ecosystem, with more than 65% of the company’s portfolio tied directly to semiconductors.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Estrada is best known as one of the directors of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, which was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Martin’s first comedy special, 2017’s Dope, was nominated for best comedy show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and became a stand-up special for Netflix.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Former Des Plaines officer Mike Albrecht recalled to NBC Chicago that when police were assigned to surveil Gacy after Piest's disappearance, the part-time clown would try to pal around with officers and invite them into his house.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The randomized clinical trial enrolled 114 patients with moderate-to-mild knee osteoarthritis who were each assigned a very low dose of radiation, a low dose or a placebo.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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