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 The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 In a town that thirsts for its Blazers, this group is fast attaching itself to Portland’s heart. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Since their arrival, the mussels have spread to other waterways, attaching themselves to boats and potentially clogging pipes and other water infrastructure. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 The holes in the earwax absorb the drops produced by the ants, preventing them from attaching. — David Hu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 That means attaching a distributor to series content, or THIRTEEN investing some of its own funds to keep a series going. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 However, attaching a metal wire directly to the delicate plasma filament would distort its structure. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 The mayor was a friend, and the Rev attaching himself to the case might make Adams think twice. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

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Aerosmith teased the shows earlier this week with a post on social media where lead singer Steven Tyler stood on a ladder next to photographer Ross Halpin, affixing letters to the Hollywood Bowl sign.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
His misdemeanor charges include following too closely and affixing an unauthorized sun screening device to a motor vehicle, jail records show.

— Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026

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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will consider appointing a new sheriff Tuesday to replace Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, who announced his retirement amid a dispute with his predecessor over the department’s leadership.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
And Weiser wants to bring new ideas and efficiencies into state government by appointing a Chief Innovation Officer to boost the economy.

— Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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The European Central Bank and Brussels also fear that confiscating Russia’s reserves would damage the euro’s standing and Belgium’s reputation as a financial safe haven.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of confiscating

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Democrat Aaron Ford is tying high fuel and household costs to Trump’s policies and portraying Lombardo as too closely aligned with the president.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Senior linebacker Boen Phelps was a big part of that effort, tying fifth-year edge Jayden Virgin-Morgan with six total tackles.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of tying

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Thank the University of Kansas for nominating me and the Blue Ribbon Committee for inducting me.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Voters also will be nominating candidates for the entire state Legislature, where Republicans hold a roughly 40-vote majority in the 400-member House and outnumber Democrats in the Senate 16-8.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of nominating

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Not just assigning routine work but actually delegating critical tasks.

— Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The question of what constitutes an official announcement is resolved by the SEC declaring a company's S-1 effective, an IPO pricing or an exchange assigning a ticker to the stock.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of assigning

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The Danish Dogma25 projects are financed in a collaboration between Zentropa, DR, and Nordisk Film Distribution, with the addition of Netflix in the Nordics, constituting the core financing necessary to realize all five projects.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
In the new report to Congress, the figure for munitions was by far the largest, constituting well over half of all costs.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of constituting

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Michael Olaribigbe filed the lawsuit in Cobb County Superior Court on Tuesday naming members of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registrations and asking the court to grant him and around 2,900 other voters emergency relief.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
As leaders at all levels of California government moved to rename parks, schools and other civic institutions designated in Chavez’s honor, people often suggested naming them after Huerta instead.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026