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
Brackets will be updated here throughout the tournament, with a link attaching the box score to each final score.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
After attaching Kidman and Fanning and writer Susannah Grant, the package was taken out and, in a bidding war, went to Paramount+ with a straight-to-series order.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The other is finding someone who will take Yoshida in a salary dump, which would probably require attaching a pitching prospect or two.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Others demanded attaching to the measure unrelated conservative priorities such as the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wolves are attaching a first-round swap in 2026 to get off Conley’s contract and save more than $20 million in luxury tax payments.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that attaching the legislation would doom the funding package in the upper chamber.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
After attaching Kidman and Fanning and writer Susannah Grant, the package was taken out and, in a bidding war, went to Paramount+ with a straight-to-series order.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The other is finding someone who will take Yoshida in a salary dump, which would probably require attaching a pitching prospect or two.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Others demanded attaching to the measure unrelated conservative priorities such as the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wolves are attaching a first-round swap in 2026 to get off Conley’s contract and save more than $20 million in luxury tax payments.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that attaching the legislation would doom the funding package in the upper chamber.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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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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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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The recent revelations reignited Labour lawmakers’ anger at Starmer’s poor judgment in appointing Mandelson to the Washington job, and pushed some to call for his resignation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Legislature in 2011 outlined that the commission cannot do anything beyond appointing, accepting the resignation of or recommending the termination of the county’s election administrator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now the city wants more tools to expand its limited enforcement options, which would start with warnings, then fines and may include confiscating food, equipment and carts found in violation of city ordinance and health codes.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Video of the incident shows a CBP officer confiscating the handgun shortly before other agents shot Pretti multiple times, killing him.—
Paul Kiefer,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Acton-Boxboro had taken a 1-0 lead in the second on Riley Bergeron’s goal, only for several waves of Arlington Catholic pressure to finally cash in on Kate Frawley’s game-tying goal early in the third.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.—
Andrea Navarro,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 New York City Marathon had a record 59,226 participants, nearly 11,000 of which were 25- to 29-year-olds, constituting the largest cohort of runners at nearly 25%.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Difficulty breathing, seizures, excessive bleeding, shock, poisoning, heatstroke and snake bites are some of the more obvious situations constituting an emergency.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Virginia honored Bennett in a ceremony before Saturday’s 86-83 win over Miami, naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Apart from publicly naming himself, Fincke did not give details about his medical condition.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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