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
Michele Lerner, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The residence and attached garage were deemed a total loss after firefighters doused the flames.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Tess Riski
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
While by no means entirely of his invention, the rhetoric of the American Revolution has forever attached to the idea of Jeffersonian democracy.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There was an attached two-car garage.
—Michele Lerner, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The residence and attached garage were deemed a total loss after firefighters doused the flames.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Others, like the Children’s Park attached to the District 3 office, were relatively new as well.
—Tess Riski
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
While by no means entirely of his invention, the rhetoric of the American Revolution has forever attached to the idea of Jeffersonian democracy.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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Teams might be less inclined to offer a blockbuster package for Antetokounmpo without knowing the full scope of his injury.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Senate Democrats were initially frustrated by the DHS bill, many still seemed inclined to vote for the entire appropriations package rather than risk a partial shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Donors contributing $1,000 or more will be recognized on a dedicated bronze plaque affixed to the sculpture.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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After suits pass the control checkpoint, tamper-proof microchips are affixed throughout the suit to prevent manipulation.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2026
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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French authorities confiscated the cocaine.—
Jay Weaver
January 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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While raising the kids together, Ruby and Hildebrandt abused the two youngest children with harsh punishments and torture, according to Ruby's journal that was later confiscated.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, Beltrán has fond memories of roaming center field at Kauffman Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cabana was just an astronaut candidate about seven months into training when Challenger exploded and had fond memories of the crew who had welcomed him in Houston.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As a result, phishing emails tied to this breach may appear legitimate and urgent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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One minute later, on a cross-ice pass from Kyrou to Pavel Buchnevich, and a seam pass from Buchnevich to Snuggerud, the 21-year-old rookie teed up a one-timer for his third game-winning goal of the season, tied for the team lead.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to those nominations, he was nominated 12 other times at the Oscars and won three Golden Globe Awards for acting and directing.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That role is currently filled by Kevin O’Toole, a longtime New Jersey politico, who was nominated and approved for another six-year term last month in the waning, lame-duck weeks of former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s term.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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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 31 Jan. 2026.
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