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 attaches
Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The hydrogen leaks were fixed at the launch pad by replacing suspect seals in the umbilical system that attaches fuel lines to the base of the rocket.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of requiring construction work, the device uses a clamp-on setup that attaches to the edge of an existing pool.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
The PetCam attaches to your pet's collar and works like an action camera, streaming 1080p video from its perspective to your phone.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2024 cast member has generated the kind of obsessive fan conversation that rarely attaches to a reality TV contestant this early in a season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Additional biomarker testing The new guidelines also suggest testing for apolipoprotein B (apoB), a protein that attaches to harmful fat particles in the blood, once a patient has met their LDL goal.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The hydrogen leaks were fixed at the launch pad by replacing suspect seals in the umbilical system that attaches fuel lines to the base of the rocket.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of requiring construction work, the device uses a clamp-on setup that attaches to the edge of an existing pool.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
The PetCam attaches to your pet's collar and works like an action camera, streaming 1080p video from its perspective to your phone.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2024 cast member has generated the kind of obsessive fan conversation that rarely attaches to a reality TV contestant this early in a season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 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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The county Board of Supervisors appoints the registrar and is responsible for administering elections in accordance with state law and guidance from the Secretary of State.—
Tom Coulter,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Every commissioner appoints one member to the board.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 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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Edison ties most executive compensation not to safety but to its financial performance.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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For the past 26 years, the Sloan Foundation has awarded annual screenwriting prizes at six partner film schools, and each school nominates one winning candidate for the best-of-the-best Grand Jury Prize.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Gold Line also connects with Woodbury’s Metro Micro service, and in 2027 the BRT will extend to downtown Minneapolis, adding close to an additional 10 miles to the route.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside the kitchen connects to an extensive service wing that includes four staff bedrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Over the summer, Thibault-DuDonis usually assigns everyone on her staff a project.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The system assigns scores to prioritize restoration projects and measures characteristics such as organism diversity, stream pattern and vegetation growth.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rubio’s communication to diplomats doesn’t elaborate on the elevated risk of attack from Iran or its proxies, but stresses that a combined approach is the best strategy for offsetting the threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times is reporting that European diplomats from France and Italy are talking to your government about trying to get safe passage for their ships.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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