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
Several hours later, Boykin shared an additional update to Threads, attaching another email from the brand.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Instead of simply selling chicken tenders, the brand is attaching itself to a highly visible social ecosystem where luxury consumers, influencers, and tastemakers gather every summer.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Those of us who love her can’t help attaching all sorts of feelings to her face, her body, her way of speaking, moving, and singing.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
They are known for attaching themselves to humans and animals to feed on their blood.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 May 2026
The trailer shows an ambulance racing away from Diddly Squat Farm, followed by cell-phone footage of a nurse attaching probes to Clarkson’s chest in a hospital bed as a machine beeps in the background.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 May 2026
Boarding a bus full of deportees felt like attaching himself to a moving target.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Rather than attaching zipper teeth to a separate textile strip, the company said the teeth are formed directly onto the fabric itself.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Tommy Patterson, director of new product development and technical training at Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, says to start by dipping paper towels into hot white vinegar and attaching them to the door and track.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Instead of simply selling chicken tenders, the brand is attaching itself to a highly visible social ecosystem where luxury consumers, influencers, and tastemakers gather every summer.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Those of us who love her can’t help attaching all sorts of feelings to her face, her body, her way of speaking, moving, and singing.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
They are known for attaching themselves to humans and animals to feed on their blood.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 May 2026
The trailer shows an ambulance racing away from Diddly Squat Farm, followed by cell-phone footage of a nurse attaching probes to Clarkson’s chest in a hospital bed as a machine beeps in the background.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 May 2026
Boarding a bus full of deportees felt like attaching himself to a moving target.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Rather than attaching zipper teeth to a separate textile strip, the company said the teeth are formed directly onto the fabric itself.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Tommy Patterson, director of new product development and technical training at Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, says to start by dipping paper towels into hot white vinegar and attaching them to the door and track.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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Another document details exactly how to create a Patriot Front banner – down to how to tie the knots affixing the canvas.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In addition to the oodles of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires adorning everyone's hands and wrists, some celebrities went for even more sparkle, affixing delicate stones to their eyes, cheeks and nose.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Just over two decades on from that awkward introduction, Liverpool are close to appointing another Spaniard as manager in Andoni Iraola.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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As Israeli authorities begin confiscating their land, personal tensions collide with political pressure.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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In New York state social studies classes, communism and socialism are presented as two economic systems that make things more equal and fair, with no historical references to the atrocities committed by socialist and communist regimes confiscating property.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.—
Megan Pratz,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In comparison, this effect was roughly half to three quarters as large as that of assigning a student to a class with seven fewer students per teacher.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Kevin Carter / Getty Images Reports also allege that the district requires teachers to consider race when assigning classes and to provide differing levels of academic support based on race.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The National Interagency Fire Center has some guidelines for naming wildfires.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Attorney General Ellison convened a strategic-facilitation process among the U, Fairview and M Physicians in March last year, naming Lois Quam as facilitator in April of that year.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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