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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
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
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
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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
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
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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Usually when there’s a vacancy, the governor appoints the new judge, who must face voter approval at the next election, then stand for reelection every six years.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Terms for five of its 16 members expired in January, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, which appoints members, has not announced replacements.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 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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According to Healthline, that constellation of symptoms ties directly back to how the body handles excess blood sugar.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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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,
29 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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The Moon in Scorpio connects with Jupiter through your 11th House of Friends, making support and collaboration easier to access.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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LaRavia connects on a fast-break jam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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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Tim Goodwin assigns a letter grade to Goodwin after every performance.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Egyptian foreign ministry said the diplomats affirmed that negotiations are the best way to end the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But three diplomats close to the process said the officials have not entered Gaza since the ceasefire was agreed to.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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