1
as in affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue
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2
as in appoints
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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3
as in confiscates
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 attachés
New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
This compact, durable waste bag dispenser easily attaches to your dog's leash, harness or your belt.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The small device attaches to the back of a Glock or Glock-style handgun and interferes with the gun’s internal trigger components.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
To enjoy lamb chops like a local, get your hands a little dirty (no utensils, please) and make sure to bite off the thin strip of meat that attaches to the bone from top to bottom—one of my favorite bits.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Russia still attaches strategic importance to this stretch of territory, since it had been pledged control of it after the 2020 war.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Dropla also created the Droplet Device – a portable AI unit that attaches to drone controllers, allowing soldiers to detect mines on supply routes in real time.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pen—probably the leading reason to get a convertible laptop—charges via USB-C and magnetically attaches to the top cover.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
He is then attacked by a facehugger, which attaches to him as a host.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
However, a new study led by La Trobe University has identified a physical trace left by dying cells that attaches to surfaces and could help direct phagocytes to the exact spot of death.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
This compact, durable waste bag dispenser easily attaches to your dog's leash, harness or your belt.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The small device attaches to the back of a Glock or Glock-style handgun and interferes with the gun’s internal trigger components.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
To enjoy lamb chops like a local, get your hands a little dirty (no utensils, please) and make sure to bite off the thin strip of meat that attaches to the bone from top to bottom—one of my favorite bits.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Russia still attaches strategic importance to this stretch of territory, since it had been pledged control of it after the 2020 war.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Dropla also created the Droplet Device – a portable AI unit that attaches to drone controllers, allowing soldiers to detect mines on supply routes in real time.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pen—probably the leading reason to get a convertible laptop—charges via USB-C and magnetically attaches to the top cover.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
He is then attacked by a facehugger, which attaches to him as a host.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachés
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The state appoints a board of managers to oversee finances, academics and leadership until the district shows enough progress for local control to return.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the mayor appoints the board’s nine members, and can choose people who would likely vote to freeze the rent.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other than Valak appearing in both The Conjuring 2 and The Nun, there’s no apparent link between the two movies — but in The Nun’s sequel, a plot point emerges that ties the movies together.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The book also ties Pennywise’s origins to Derry’s original Native American population in a colonial allegory.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The derelict Toronto Postal Service Centre, now Scotiabank Arena, was on the eastern end of Bremner Boulevard, the street that connects the two buildings.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the network assigns him a robot to be his co-host and help boost ratings, everyone in America loves the robot more than him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The agency also assigns an advisory level for all countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Through this tumult, three myths pervade the global energy market, misleading everyone—from diplomats and military strategists, to economists and tech titans, to CEOs and consumers—about the state of global dependence on Russian energy supply.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trump had announced that Russia and the United States’ top diplomats would meet this week, with his own summit with Putin to follow in Budapest, Hungary’s capital.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Impact Aid constitutes about 40% of the district’s annual budget and helps pay for curriculum, teacher salaries and other student resources.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still, with nearly 800 available to watch on demand, Tubi’s collection constitutes one of the largest publicly available releases of Looney Tunes in any format.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attachés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach%C3%A9s. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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