ATTACHED Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈtacht

Definition of attached

as in inclined

having a liking or affection was rather attached to her old stuffed animals

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verb

past tense of attach

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

Adjective

Once the system confirms a secure grasp, the drone can switch off its propulsion motors and remain attached to the branch. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Additionally, the building has access to an attached garage for two cars. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026

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That is exactly how the Mara-Siana ranger, attached to Entumoto Safari Camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve, wants it. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 There is some level of subjectivity attached to each situation, including a player’s history of concussions as well as the severity of the active concussion. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attached

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached

Adjective

That book, which served as a major source for Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster biopic, Oppenheimer, presented a nuanced portrait of the idealistic, mystically inclined, yet duplicitous and power-seeking nuclear physicist.

— Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 15 Sep. 2026
For now, Dallas appears inclined to keep Irving, who didn’t play last season because of a torn ACL.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inclined

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The bag was rectangular with gold CD hardware affixed to the front flap and a short strap attached to the top.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
At the time it was seized, it allegedly was observed to have an empty 10-round magazine affixed within the pistol grip, according to state police.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of affixed

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In 2011, the World Health Organization appointed Peng a Goodwill Ambassador for tuberculosis and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Coincidentally, Robinson had previously appointed one of the three judges, Justice Justin Dewey, who was presiding over the case.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of appointed

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Additional devices were reportedly confiscated at James' home, officials said.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
One order prevented federal agents from moving detainees out of state within seventy-two hours of being arrested; another demanded that the government return confiscated belongings to released detainees.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of confiscated

Adjective

Parros has spoken in recent years about his fond memories from the show — and revealed one key detail about his character’s arc if the show had continued past season 4.

— Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026
Some of her fondest memories of childhood in Guatire, a city 45 minutes east of Caracas, were from school.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fond

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The two-time major champion, who finished tied for 23rd at the Irish Open on Sunday, is one of the biggest stars in LIV Golf, the breakaway circuit that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week with more than $500 million in debt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
As the estimate draws a mix of scrutiny and praise from always-skeptical aldermen, many of whom criticized Johnson last year for using bonds to pay for the $90 million global settlement tied to corrupt former Sgt.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

Reading over hundreds of titles nominated by NPR staff and critics, Friedman narrowed the list to the popular reader’s guide.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
This year the lowest percentage of women in 25 years have been nominated to the rank of general and admiral.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of nominated

Adjective

Rooms on lower floors have at least partial views of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026