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
Make sure your bee hotel is protected from afternoon sun and rain by attaching it to a garage wall, for example, under an eave.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
The crew's sleeping arrangement involves attaching sleeping bags to the walls of the craft and resting for eight hours, according to NASA.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Democrats attempted to force a vote by attaching a one-year extension to another bill, but Republicans blocked the move.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.
—Mark J. Friedlander, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
The process comes down to connecting six aluminum frame sections, inflating the hull with a manual or electric pump, attaching the rudder and centerboard, and rigging the sail.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
The crew's sleeping arrangement involves attaching sleeping bags to the walls of the craft and resting for eight hours, according to NASA.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Democrats attempted to force a vote by attaching a one-year extension to another bill, but Republicans blocked the move.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.
—Mark J. Friedlander, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
The process comes down to connecting six aluminum frame sections, inflating the hull with a manual or electric pump, attaching the rudder and centerboard, and rigging the sail.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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Caesarstone in 2010 began affixing warning labels to its slabs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s other recommendations included appointing a general counsel and expanding the legal department, as well as appointing a chief compliance officer and a chief accounting officer.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The University of North Carolina is appointing Michael Malone as its next men’s basketball coach, according to a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel — a hire that sent shock waves through the college hoops world and through Ball Arena on Monday.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The sisters’ mother, Vesta Louis, told Politico this week that federal investigators raided both of their homes in simultaneous operations on March 23, confiscating their cellphones and other electronics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Tehran is being bombarded, the regime’s security forces have been stationed at checkpoints across the city, searching civilians and confiscating their phones.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Athletics got to Yankees closer David Bednar in the ninth inning Wednesday night, paving the way for a 3-2, series-tying victory for the nomadic visitors at Yankee Stadium.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Sox brought the tying run to the plate in both the eighth and ninth innings, but came up short to drop their second straight in the series.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.—
Brandon Kaipo Moningka,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hurtling back toward Earth after a historic loop around the moon, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman said naming a crater after his late wife, an idea his crewmates came up with before launch, was the most deeply profound moment of an already memorable flight.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The former West Coast Editor of Time who wrote the magazine’s 2023 profile of Taylor Swift, naming her Person of the Year, Lansky is the author of two books, The Gilded Razor and Broken People.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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