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
Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.
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Mark J. Friedlander, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
The process comes down to connecting six aluminum frame sections, inflating the hull with a manual or electric pump, attaching the rudder and centerboard, and rigging the sail.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
These Avenger-class minesweepers had wooden hulls covered in fiberglass that helped prevent Iranian magnetic mines attaching to their hulls.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Brackets will be updated here throughout the tournament, with a link attaching the box score to each final score.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Mark J. Friedlander, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
The process comes down to connecting six aluminum frame sections, inflating the hull with a manual or electric pump, attaching the rudder and centerboard, and rigging the sail.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
These Avenger-class minesweepers had wooden hulls covered in fiberglass that helped prevent Iranian magnetic mines attaching to their hulls.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Brackets will be updated here throughout the tournament, with a link attaching the box score to each final score.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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Caesarstone in 2010 began affixing warning labels to its slabs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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If half the job of a CEO is showing up, the other half is identifying the smartest person and the room and then appointing that exec to the highest position of authority on the org chart.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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When accountability depends almost entirely on internal oversight rather than competitive elections, the argument for appointing such officials through the Board of Supervisors deserves serious consideration.—
Jodi Balma,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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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Leonard and Murphy traded baskets in the final 10 seconds before halftime, with Murphy tying it at 60 on a high, driving floater in traffic.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bruins star winger David Pastrnak extended his point streak against Montreal to 14 games, tying Bobby Orr for the longest by a Bruins player against the Canadiens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mike Lefkow, who was Steward’s assigning editor after the Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times merged, said Steward could do it all.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Markets are assigning a near 100% probability that the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will remain on hold.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company that cannot reliably blur faces in training data wants to start naming them on purpose.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Vitello originally said Webb would start on Friday after naming him the team’s Opening Day starter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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