1
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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2
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
In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
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Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
He was also accused of attaching three tracking devices to her car, sending her more than 100 texts and voicemails and showing up at her work.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Why fleas come into your home Fleas make their way into your home by attaching themselves to a pet, human or other wildlife.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Officials said golden mussels spread primarily by attaching to boats, trailers and equipment moved between waterways.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
His job is to test an ultrasonic transducer that sends pulses along a surface to deter mussels from attaching.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Garcia suggests grabbing an extension pole and attaching a microfiber cloth or sponge to it.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Because the slots on the UMS keep the brackets for the armrests and chair back aligned with the screw holes, attaching them is easy.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Those of us who love her can’t help attaching all sorts of feelings to her face, her body, her way of speaking, moving, and singing.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
He was also accused of attaching three tracking devices to her car, sending her more than 100 texts and voicemails and showing up at her work.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Why fleas come into your home Fleas make their way into your home by attaching themselves to a pet, human or other wildlife.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Officials said golden mussels spread primarily by attaching to boats, trailers and equipment moved between waterways.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
His job is to test an ultrasonic transducer that sends pulses along a surface to deter mussels from attaching.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Garcia suggests grabbing an extension pole and attaching a microfiber cloth or sponge to it.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Because the slots on the UMS keep the brackets for the armrests and chair back aligned with the screw holes, attaching them is easy.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Those of us who love her can’t help attaching all sorts of feelings to her face, her body, her way of speaking, moving, and singing.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Trump’s deputy chief of staff shared a video of the moment on social media, showing the President affixing his signature to a document in familiar Sharpie.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Betani was the sole vote against appointing Vaccaro, reasoning that voters should be the ones to make this decision in November.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As Israeli authorities begin confiscating their land, personal tensions collide with political pressure.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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In New York state social studies classes, communism and socialism are presented as two economic systems that make things more equal and fair, with no historical references to the atrocities committed by socialist and communist regimes confiscating property.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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South Korea and Mexico faced off in September ahead of the World Cup, tying 2-2 in Nashville.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Mahomes was flushed right but managed to get off a deep pass across his body to Hill for a 48-yard completion that set up the game-tying touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.—
Megan Pratz,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Dolin recommends assigning responsibilities clearly from the start.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Rather than assigning professional travel journalists to carry out the reporting and writing, the brand recruited local tastemakers and characters.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is asking the public for help naming a female lion cub born in April.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Beyond harsher criticism, sports media frames Black athletes differently — often naming them as villains, failures, antagonists or questioning their leadership when necessary.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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