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
Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Looping the chain around a tree is a common choice, as is attaching it to a hook secured in a wall.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The parade helped turn Macy's into a civic institution, blurring the lines between commerce and culture and attaching pageantry and spectacle to the corporate brand.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Cheryl found a special way to have her mom with her in spirit on her wedding day, attaching a small locket containing a picture of her to the ribbon of her bouquet.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Altman posted a plea for sanity on his X account, attaching a photo of his husband and young child.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
To do so, Republicans intend to keep the bill narrowly focused on the funding, rather than attaching other priorities.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Rescuers were finally able to free Troy Saturday evening by guiding him with harnesses and attaching him to a boat, according to the fire district.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Echinacea is a flowering herb that may boost the innate immune system, kill bacteria, and prevent viruses from attaching to cells in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Looping the chain around a tree is a common choice, as is attaching it to a hook secured in a wall.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The parade helped turn Macy's into a civic institution, blurring the lines between commerce and culture and attaching pageantry and spectacle to the corporate brand.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Cheryl found a special way to have her mom with her in spirit on her wedding day, attaching a small locket containing a picture of her to the ribbon of her bouquet.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Altman posted a plea for sanity on his X account, attaching a photo of his husband and young child.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
To do so, Republicans intend to keep the bill narrowly focused on the funding, rather than attaching other priorities.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Rescuers were finally able to free Troy Saturday evening by guiding him with harnesses and attaching him to a boat, according to the fire district.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Echinacea is a flowering herb that may boost the innate immune system, kill bacteria, and prevent viruses from attaching to cells in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 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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Lawson-Remer’s legislation calls for a seven-person independent ethics commission, with the five supervisors each appointing a commissioner and county counsel appointing the other two.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Agency plans include appointing 15 state directors to oversee local operations, the statement said.—
Karl Hille,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sisters’ mother, Vesta Louis, told Politico this week that federal investigators raided both of their homes in simultaneous operations on March 23, confiscating their cellphones and other electronics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Tehran is being bombarded, the regime’s security forces have been stationed at checkpoints across the city, searching civilians and confiscating their phones.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Imanaga struck out 11 — tying his career high — in six innings and allowed just two more hits after Turner’s blast.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Clare Coleman, president and CEO of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association, which represents health professionals focused on family planning, said tying Title X to birth-rate goals replaces individual decision-making with a government objective.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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How about assigning them some other task, such as bringing flowers or something to nibble on while waiting for the meal to be served.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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In March, shortly after the Da Nang landing, an Assistant Secretary of Defense, John McNaughton, wrote a memo assigning relative weights to American objectives in Vietnam.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gastamo Group will also provide a variety of community perks through a community benefits agreement, including art installations, first responder and teacher appreciation benefits and naming rights, among other offerings.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those images that have an inscription naming the type provide the starting point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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