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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3
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
Additional features include a keychain hole for attaching the tool to a backpack clip, keyring, or a neck lanyard.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In response, Richard Grenell, the president of the Kennedy Center’s board, denied that Schwartz had ever been scheduled to host the gala — despite the website prominently attaching his name to the event with a link to purchase tickets.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Eriksen rejected that approach, saying the solution will likely involve attaching large sheets of wood or siding to the dome’s interior steel framework instead.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Secuoya Studios, which has been attaching itself to several eye-catching Spanish-language dramas, is producing alongside Stellarmedia.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
While not ignoring her constituents, Clark has successfully played the inside political game in the House by attaching herself to the Democrat Party leadership, first with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
If minimalism is more your style, keep things simple by attaching a large piece of plywood to an empty wall in the garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Better work-life balance The surging demand for public service jobs is also the result of an increasingly disillusioned young population losing faith in private enterprises and attaching greater importance to work-life balance, experts say.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In response, Richard Grenell, the president of the Kennedy Center’s board, denied that Schwartz had ever been scheduled to host the gala — despite the website prominently attaching his name to the event with a link to purchase tickets.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Eriksen rejected that approach, saying the solution will likely involve attaching large sheets of wood or siding to the dome’s interior steel framework instead.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Secuoya Studios, which has been attaching itself to several eye-catching Spanish-language dramas, is producing alongside Stellarmedia.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
While not ignoring her constituents, Clark has successfully played the inside political game in the House by attaching herself to the Democrat Party leadership, first with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
If minimalism is more your style, keep things simple by attaching a large piece of plywood to an empty wall in the garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Better work-life balance The surging demand for public service jobs is also the result of an increasingly disillusioned young population losing faith in private enterprises and attaching greater importance to work-life balance, experts say.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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For the Smiles part of the event, people were encouraged to take on a kindness challenge—writing cards, painting a kindness rock, making a friendship bracelet or affixing words of affirmation or quotes to a kindness tree.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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Turning Slater into the iconic Wizard of Oz character took about five hours in the chair, and involved a collaboration between the makeup, prosthetics and costume teams, as the silver elements of Nessarose’s office are shown affixing themselves to him to create his armor.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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The situation prompted some concern from board members about the transparency of the selection process and the board’s procedure for appointing candidates.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Firing Alonso, just eight months after appointing him to bring a fresh modern approach to the team, might have dulled some of the pain that Perez and other Madridistas were feeling after regular blows through this season, with Sunday’s Supercopa 3-2 final defeat by Barcelona the latest.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Security forces are conducting door-to-door searches, confiscating satellite dishes to identify protesters.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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After confiscating the device, officials downloaded its data to look at the GPS locations of where the drone had been.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
12 Dec. 2025
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Coby White scored 27 points and hit six of Chicago's franchise record-tying 25 3-pointers, and the hot-shooting Bulls beat the surging Los Angeles Clippers 138-110 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Coby White scored 27 points and made six of Chicago’s franchise record-tying 25 3-pointers, and the hot-shooting Bulls beat the surging Clippers, 138-110, on Tuesday night.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who thinks that this is an issue that could have been solved by nominating a couple more Spider-Man movies is fooling themselves.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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At that state party convention, delegates rejected then gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun's preferred running mate, instead nominating Beckwith by several dozen votes.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
2 Dec. 2025
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The administration in late December announced the distribution of funding across all 50 states, assigning the money for projects that are ostensibly aimed at addressing the systemic barriers to care in rural America.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2026
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While the debate over the ongoing practice of assigning excerpts over full books in schools continues, evidence does suggest that sustained reading in social settings can promote lifelong enjoyment in reading.—
JT Torres,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Poehling challenged Thomas Harley and held onto the puck long enough to free up Alex Killorn for an easy goal, but the officials waived it off because Poehling had skated into DeSmith, constituting goalie interference.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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That 28-point plan was rejected by critics as constituting a Ukrainian capitulation.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 Dec. 2025
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To counteract this habit, try naming the feeling without litigating it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both sides have filed a flurry of lawsuits and countersuits naming each other.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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