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 strongest beer brands are moving beyond product advertising and attaching themselves to experiences, communities and rituals. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers can push the United States toward a drawdown by limiting the amount of funding the Pentagon receives to replenish munitions and refurbish bases, and by attaching conditions to those funds. — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 The authors collected data from 42 sleeping sperm whales off the coast of northern Norway by attaching small tags via suction cups to their bodies. — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit says the HFPA members were promised lifetime Golden Globes tickets and voting privileges, along with other perks, which Penske reneged on by attaching unworkable conditions. — Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Many people opt to go a step beyond personal alarms by attaching pepper spray to their keychain. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 The House passed a bill to implement voter identification requirements before the midterm elections, attaching it to unrelated legislation that would also limit the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The feeder's green extended base, where the birds perch to reach the feeding bowl, can be customized – there's a hummingbird attachment and spikes for attaching fruit, and a dual container for specialized treats or water. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The obligation is trapped in Chicago — attaching to whoever owns, rents or builds here — while the benefit is fully portable, cashing the same in Florida as in the city. — Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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Benya and other pyrotechnicians were wiring up hundreds of racks of comets—which resembled opaque, oversized test tubes—affixing them to plywood slabs and placing them on the duvetyn.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

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In addition to appointing Legros to his new team, Ternus is looking to shake up Apple’s design organization, Bloomberg News has reported.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office — possibly through its Alternate Counsel Division — will be tasked with appointing him an attorney, according to an order signed by Judge Steven Hippler of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

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While appearing to regulate I-9 compliance, its core purpose is to prevent employers from coercing or intimidating vulnerable workers by confiscating or retaining their IDs.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Romanian authorities indicted the Tate brothers on the charges in June 2023, placing them on house arrest and confiscating several of their assets.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

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Brazil's government in a statement responded by accusing the United States of not following international law in nominating its ambassador to Brazil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Today, while not nominating himself for said CNN editorial board, Emanuel made sure to avoid all that.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

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That possibility helps explain why investors continue assigning Tesla a valuation that appears difficult to justify using conventional automotive metrics alone.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
To keep the plan from becoming another document that collects dust, the city has paired it with an implementation workbook assigning responsibilities, timelines and measurable actions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

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But Beijing is expected to use the moment to consolidate its control over Tibetan Buddhism by naming its own successor.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Worth said the total restoration cost has not yet been determined but that there are several non-city funding sources available to pay for the restoration, including the sale of historic tax credits, as well as naming rights.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026