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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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
John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
And yet dealmaking, the act that initiates the entire relationship, operates in a kind of contractual no-man’s-land where no clock runs and no consequence attaches to delay.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Steve Upton, the founder of 530 Mining, attaches a GoPro camera to his helmet to film a dig for his group’s YouTube channel.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For improved comfort, the Row+ comes with a fan that attaches to the display.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Her voice continues to echo in Norah Jones’s breathy understatement, Tracy Chapman’s acoustic urgency and the way Alicia Keys attaches grandeur to a single piano chord.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger couldn't be easier to use, and magnetically attaches directly to the back of an iPhone with an easy and fast snap—no cables necessary.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
And yet dealmaking, the act that initiates the entire relationship, operates in a kind of contractual no-man’s-land where no clock runs and no consequence attaches to delay.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Steve Upton, the founder of 530 Mining, attaches a GoPro camera to his helmet to film a dig for his group’s YouTube channel.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For improved comfort, the Row+ comes with a fan that attaches to the display.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Her voice continues to echo in Norah Jones’s breathy understatement, Tracy Chapman’s acoustic urgency and the way Alicia Keys attaches grandeur to a single piano chord.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger couldn't be easier to use, and magnetically attaches directly to the back of an iPhone with an easy and fast snap—no cables necessary.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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
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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Under the law, the governor appoints the nine regents of each system — with the consent of the Texas Senate — for staggered terms.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The county executive also appoints people to fill vacancies throughout county government, attends Legislature meetings as a non-voting member, investigates internal issues and transfers staffers between departments.—
Ilana Arougheti
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 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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That ties the 1992-93 Heat roster for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This directly ties to one of my top priorities, which is transparency.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 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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The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Kang assigns it in Light and Thread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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But Manus actually incorporates multiple AI agents to perform and verify tasks, including a planner agent that assigns tasks and an executor agent that can browse and interact with websites, create spreadsheets, use various software tools, and even code new applications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ministry confirmed a report aired Sunday by the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, which said Austrian authorities suspected the three diplomats of engaging in spying activities using antennas on the roofs of the Russian Embassy in Vienna and a diplomatic compound in the Donaustadt district.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The military hard-liners of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps must be stopping the civilian diplomats from making a deal.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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