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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
Ben Coxworth
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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
Verb
In all three cases, the light-saber-like lighting unit itself quickly attaches/detaches to and from a bayonet mount at the rear end of the main bracket.
—Ben Coxworth
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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
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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According to Lopez’s Friday resignation letter in Doral, his departure will not take effect until 60 days after May 8, unless the city appoints a replacement sooner.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
11 May 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 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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Track when the first hospital system ties a disinfection robot fleet to a bond disclosure.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, a civil complaint filed May 1 by her brother on behalf of her estate ties her 2024 murder to an elaborate real estate fraud allegedly orchestrated by her estranged husband.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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 island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight.—
David Caraccio
May 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Commencing an investigation, Bernal unwittingly assigns Dahlia and his nephew Charlie, an ex-cop and Dahlia’s ex-lover, leading to a fraught reunion.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Iranian side has been led by career politicians and diplomats such as Ghalibaf and Araghchi, the foreign minister.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Two regional diplomats familiar with the ongoing talks said that Pakistan was continuing its efforts to broker a compromise.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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