ATTACHING Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

attaching

verb

present participle of attach

as in affixing

to cause (something) to hold to another you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue

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as in appointing

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 confiscating

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 attaching Brands attaching themselves to an artist mid-cycle, rather than for a single campaign moment, are effectively buying a share of an entire marketing ecosystem instead of a single ad unit. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The lawsuit says the HFPA members were promised lifetime Golden Globes tickets and voting privileges, along with other perks, which Penske reneged on by attaching unworkable conditions. — Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Many people opt to go a step beyond personal alarms by attaching pepper spray to their keychain. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 The House passed a bill to implement voter identification requirements before the midterm elections, attaching it to unrelated legislation that would also limit the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The feeder's green extended base, where the birds perch to reach the feeding bowl, can be customized – there's a hummingbird attachment and spikes for attaching fruit, and a dual container for specialized treats or water. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The obligation is trapped in Chicago — attaching to whoever owns, rents or builds here — while the benefit is fully portable, cashing the same in Florida as in the city. — Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The bolts attaching this structure to the bottom of the spacecraft were then covered by plugs protecting them from the friction of re-entry. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 If that doesn’t work, trade Brown and target a late first-round pick by attaching a mid-round pick to Brown. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
That sounds simple, but the complexity of counting calories went mainstream recently, when a lawsuit accused the maker of David protein bars of affixing labels that misrepresent how many calories and how much fat the products contain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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Earlier attempts at appointing an AI CEO—NetDragon's virtual executive Tang Yu or Dictador's humanoid CEO Mika—never approached real autonomy; both functioned largely as decision-support experiments.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Keegan managed Shearer both at Newcastle and England, immediately appointing his striker as captain for the national team.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of appointing

Verb

While appearing to regulate I-9 compliance, its core purpose is to prevent employers from coercing or intimidating vulnerable workers by confiscating or retaining their IDs.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Romanian authorities indicted the Tate brothers on the charges in June 2023, placing them on house arrest and confiscating several of their assets.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of confiscating

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One of the two men accused of zip-tying and holding hostage two national forest employees last week had a violent criminal charge dismissed because of overcrowding in the state’s mental health facilities, a Washington prosecutor said.

— Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Just a fraction of an inch can separate a player from hitting a flyball to left field and, say, tying a franchise record for career home runs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Definition of tying

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Some moderate Democrats fear nominating El-Sayed would put their party's hold on the Michigan Senate seat in jeopardy.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Multiple candidates have already hopped into the race to replace him, though the process for nominating a new candidate remains largely unclear.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of nominating

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That possibility helps explain why investors continue assigning Tesla a valuation that appears difficult to justify using conventional automotive metrics alone.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
To keep the plan from becoming another document that collects dust, the city has paired it with an implementation workbook assigning responsibilities, timelines and measurable actions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of assigning

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But Beijing is expected to use the moment to consolidate its control over Tibetan Buddhism by naming its own successor.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Worth said the total restoration cost has not yet been determined but that there are several non-city funding sources available to pay for the restoration, including the sale of historic tax credits, as well as naming rights.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026