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
The local media loved this and similar stunts the group pulled, such as attaching wings to bicycles, attempting to fly over the river, and towing bicycles on rafts behind canoes.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The film begins with a notation that Short illegally recorded one performance of the show by attaching two microphones to a chain link fence that served as Godspell’s spare backdrop.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Amnesty International said that attaching those labels to protesters ignored the underlying reasons for the protest.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
There are lots of different ways to make them, from thrifting tiny frames and attaching magnets to crafting them from scratch using popsicle sticks or clay.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
The 771-piece build includes nine colorful plants, which can be arranged separately or combined into one unit by attaching their bases.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The larvae infest the food but can move some distance away to pupate, spinning a silken cocoon and attaching to the wall, under a shelf, or inside a box of food.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Make use of vertical space by attaching smaller containers to a fence or place an obelisk or trellis in a container to support climbing plants like pole beans or cucumbers.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Officers opened the cell door and deployed a stun gun, with one of the two prongs attaching to Gibson's chest, causing no effect, per the complaint.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The film begins with a notation that Short illegally recorded one performance of the show by attaching two microphones to a chain link fence that served as Godspell’s spare backdrop.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Amnesty International said that attaching those labels to protesters ignored the underlying reasons for the protest.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
There are lots of different ways to make them, from thrifting tiny frames and attaching magnets to crafting them from scratch using popsicle sticks or clay.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
The 771-piece build includes nine colorful plants, which can be arranged separately or combined into one unit by attaching their bases.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The larvae infest the food but can move some distance away to pupate, spinning a silken cocoon and attaching to the wall, under a shelf, or inside a box of food.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Make use of vertical space by attaching smaller containers to a fence or place an obelisk or trellis in a container to support climbing plants like pole beans or cucumbers.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Officers opened the cell door and deployed a stun gun, with one of the two prongs attaching to Gibson's chest, causing no effect, per the complaint.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is responsible for recording acts of the governor, affixing the great seal, keeping custody of state records, laws, books and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The other day, as the opera’s softball team, the Pitch Hitters, readied for an evening game in Central Park, a bespectacled, bearded opera employee stood on a red plastic box affixing a GoPro camera to the backstop.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Reuters — Nestle has dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, after a code of conduct breach, the company said on Monday, appointing Philipp Navratil as his successor.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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With his resignation, the Surry County Board and State Board can now, without distraction, move forward with the process of appointing a replacement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, Bobby is part of a human trafficking scheme with Tony Curran, bringing in workers from Eastern Europe and confiscating their passports.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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If, for example, the EU speeds up delivery of ammunition and drones from existing stock and extends a financial lifeline to Kyiv by confiscating the $250 billion worth of frozen Russian assets sitting in its banks, the Kremlin may not achieve its strategic goal of Ukraine’s subjugation.—
Alexander Gabuev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Aug. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rachel met with Vince in the HOH room and thanked him for not nominating her.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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There is a world in which the actress once known as America’s sweetheart can turn the tide her way, with voters nominating her for Best Actress as a vote of confidence toward her purposefully polarizing character.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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Russia has a long pattern of extrajudicial killings and suspicious deaths of critics, especially journalists and former intelligence officers, but assigning blame is difficult in many cases because of Russian state security.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lead By Example Too often, tech leaders fail to provide clear direction when assigning complex problems, leaving teams to struggle without guidance and killing morale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The resolution emphasized that Hamas's October 7 attack, while constituting international crimes, does not justify genocide against the broader civilian population of Gaza.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The former carries a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine, both of which could be increased if an officer was injured, constituting a felony.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dusil assessed the luggage and bags carried by the Chiefs and Eagles before the Super Bowl two years ago, naming Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent as favorite brands among the more stylish Chiefs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Matzner also became chairman of the Palm Springs Tennis Club, naming its restaurant Spencer’s at the Mountain after his Siberian Husky.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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