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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
First responders evacuated an apartment building next to the carport and the fire threatened an attached laundry facility.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Neal Riley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Chris Leanza is co-EP, while Greg Mottola is attached to direct and exec produce the pilot.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The owner’s suite features one of the home’s three fireplaces, while the attached bath houses a freestanding bathtub set before glass pocket doors that open to the Japanese garden.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
First responders evacuated an apartment building next to the carport and the fire threatened an attached laundry facility.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since the state fully switched to all-electronic tolling about a decade ago, drivers have been using plastic transponders attached to their windshields to pay their tolls.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Chris Leanza is co-EP, while Greg Mottola is attached to direct and exec produce the pilot.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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As food supply has deteriorated and food security and deserts have increased, Statner explains that people are less inclined to cook at home and are looking for easy ways to stay healthy.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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These accusations are coming from far-right and far-left accounts as well as anti-Israel groups, such as Students for Justice in Palestine, that are inclined to discredit Israel.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An investigation revealed the license plate affixed to the vehicle was previously stolen from San Jose.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to wildlife officials, the couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed by a committee of senior Shiite clerics after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest authority in the country for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike, the United States.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, who was first appointed to the committee 16 years ago, praised SANDAG for the work done so far.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Of the 700 firearms confiscated in crimes in Erie since 2023, Lorah estimated 70% were probably involved in the drug trade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hospitals had confiscated the peroxide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clark has fond memories of playing with younger USA Basketball teams.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both old friends had fond memories of rats.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Harmon isn’t just hungry to close this out with a natty after the Horns tied for second place in the SEC regular season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 75-year-old Madigan, who had never before been nominated by the guild, was visibly surprised.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, Ford became the firstly openly trans person nominated for an Academy Award, for Strong Island.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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