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

An attached two-and-a-half car garage with a mudroom entry completes this home. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The remaining rows can also narrow a search and help buyers compare short-term-rental markets, but bedroom group and sample size must stay attached to every figure. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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To make matters even better, some of them come with free trials attached. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Berger is also attached to direct the untitled Lance Armstrong movie package starring Austin Butler as the disgraced cyclist, with Apple winning a heated auction. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attached

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached

Adjective

There’s a performance aspect to reality television, to people who are politically inclined.

— Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
If the brand fits that aesthetic, the audience is far more inclined to become the brand’s customers.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of inclined

Verb

The bag also features spiked accents and a pouch affixed to the side.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Under a rerouting plan, original power lines were moved north, erected next to existing infrastructure, or affixed with visual warning systems or bird diverters.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of affixed

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Then last month, Kwan appointed former Rwandan Minister of State for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye as RFO’s principal of emerging markets and business development to drive investment flows between Asia and Africa.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
He was appointed by Commissioner Richard Lara to serve on the city’s charter review committee and recently resigned from the city’s planning and zoning board to run for office.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of appointed

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In southwest Washington, polling has indicated the congressional race may be essentially tied.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Polls showed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and rightist challenger Flávio Bolsonaro were in effect tied ahead of Sunday’s runoff, with the result potentially coming down to which candidate’s supporters stay away from the ballot box.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Even = Paweł Pawlikowski, Fatherland Having been previously nominated for Cold War, Pawlikowski comes into the season sporting a Best Director prize from Cannes for his spartan postwar travelogue.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of nominated

Adjective

Investors and sports fans can now take their shot at becoming partial owners of one or both teams through pure-play sports stocks, or just pass.

— Robert Gray, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
News of the potential deal comes as Witkoff is expected to present Putin with a proposal for a partial ceasefire covering energy and food infrastructure, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026