1
as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer
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Recent Examples of attachments
Those jack-of-all-trades attachments are part of it, but so are this Shark top seller’s four heat and three airflow options.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
With a Brush Head Heavy electric vacuums can be extremely cumbersome to use on furniture, and their handy attachments often don’t cover enough fabric at a time.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
OpenAI understood, according to the suit, that people struggling with mental health might be prone to developing unhealthy attachments to artificial intelligence that are capable of simulating empathy.
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Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
With a Brush Head Heavy electric vacuums can be extremely cumbersome to use on furniture, and their handy attachments often don’t cover enough fabric at a time.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
OpenAI understood, according to the suit, that people struggling with mental health might be prone to developing unhealthy attachments to artificial intelligence that are capable of simulating empathy.
—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachments
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Ultimately, major selection should reflect a student's true passions and future aspirations, requiring early self-reflection.
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The content partnership will highlight the players’ point of view on basketball and off-court passions.
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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While waiting for a table, Fik explained his affections for the film.
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Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
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Here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the Not Suitable for Work cast.
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Kim is interested in combining her two loves, food and fashion, into one experience.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Electronics, up 120% compared to average daily sales in June; appliances, up 90%; tools and home improvement, up 70%; home and garden, up 65%; and furniture and bedding, up 55%.
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Some Anglicans, especially in Anglo-Catholic traditions, also ask for the intercession of saints and maintain Marian devotions similar to those in Roman Catholicism.
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Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities.
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“Attachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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