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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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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 attaches
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
What To Look For Look closely at the decking, railing, steps, posts, and ledger board that attaches to your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
While traditional wallpaper is meticulously pasted to a wall, peel-and-stick attaches quickly with an adhesive backing.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
But Wiener—and, indeed, self-preferencing’s opponents in general—overlooks basic facts of the digital economy and, to justify his sweeping regulatory proposals, attaches ominous labels to ordinary conduct.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
For car campers, the Beta C6 Apex attaches to most SUVs to extend cargo space, or works as a standalone tent for up to six people—ideal for road trips and family adventures.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
Apart from the optical glass inside, the XC 13-33mm is all plastic, even the bayonet mount that attaches to the camera.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The word for bear, medved, attaches the word for honey to part of the word for seeker.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
What To Look For Look closely at the decking, railing, steps, posts, and ledger board that attaches to your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
While traditional wallpaper is meticulously pasted to a wall, peel-and-stick attaches quickly with an adhesive backing.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
But Wiener—and, indeed, self-preferencing’s opponents in general—overlooks basic facts of the digital economy and, to justify his sweeping regulatory proposals, attaches ominous labels to ordinary conduct.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
For car campers, the Beta C6 Apex attaches to most SUVs to extend cargo space, or works as a standalone tent for up to six people—ideal for road trips and family adventures.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
Apart from the optical glass inside, the XC 13-33mm is all plastic, even the bayonet mount that attaches to the camera.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The word for bear, medved, attaches the word for honey to part of the word for seeker.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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If someone dies without a will (known as dying intestate), a court appoints an administrator—often a spouse or close relative—to settle the estate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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But in the end, Walt does what’s best for the school and appoints Dylan as the dean of faculty.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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The children designated as Palestinians, meanwhile, have their drawings torn up and are relegated to small corners of the classroom while the teacher confiscates their candy.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 11 home runs in March/April ties Paul Kornerko for the most by a White Sox player in those months.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decision to name both cubs after rangers ties the zoo’s conservation breeding program to the front-line work of keeping Sumatran tigers alive in the wild.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sections also clarify that in case a vice president takes office, the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Apr. 2026
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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By default, Meta assigns Teen Accounts to all users under 16.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution assigns the power to declare war to Congress although lawmakers have not done so for decades through wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The second is that Trump, as strategist-in-chief, keeps giving his negotiators objectives so implausible, confused or contradictory that even the wiliest diplomats in history — a Klemens von Metternich in the 19th century, say, or a Henry Kissinger in the 20th — would come up empty.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Iranian diplomats posted threats that its closure could resume at any time of their choosing, and warned that restrictions would return unless the United States agreed to lift a blockade of its ports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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