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
This reflective pet collar with built‑in AirTag holder is designed to keep tracking simple without extra attachments.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Graduation ceremonies are tedious to any but those with the strongest ties and attachments to a graduate.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
An in-depth comparison of these viral hair tools' attachments, ease of use, packability, and $300 price difference.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
These are not sentimental attachments.
—Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Do the same for the exterior of the hose (if your unit has one) and any other attachments.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Electric scrub brushes with multiple attachments.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Then wrap a microfiber cloth around the attachments of the Swiffer’s head.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, upright vacuums typically come with attachments, including crevice tools, upholstery brushes, and pet hair tools, that enhance the machine’s versatility.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Graduation ceremonies are tedious to any but those with the strongest ties and attachments to a graduate.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
An in-depth comparison of these viral hair tools' attachments, ease of use, packability, and $300 price difference.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
These are not sentimental attachments.
—Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Do the same for the exterior of the hose (if your unit has one) and any other attachments.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Electric scrub brushes with multiple attachments.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Then wrap a microfiber cloth around the attachments of the Swiffer’s head.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, upright vacuums typically come with attachments, including crevice tools, upholstery brushes, and pet hair tools, that enhance the machine’s versatility.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachments
Noun
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Fabric has always been one of my biggest passions in my career.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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See all the best fashion, outfits, ensembles, and accessories from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, photo-calls, and beyond below.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Overall, exhibitors will be 60 percent denim mills, 20 percent garment makers and 20 percent accessories and technology and service providers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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And then there is Gomes, one of very few Wolves players to have retained the affections of supporters during a depressing decline for the club.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The film provides further complexity by not making Bear a sympathetic victim but rather complicit by initially enjoying Nikki’s affections despite their artificial provenance.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Somehow the two loves were from the same source.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the Sullivan's Crossing cast.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Oakland County officials say homeowners who were under an advisory now need to flush their water, clean and flush appliances that use water, clean their hot water tanks and replace water filters throughout the home.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Replace multiple appliances with simple devices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Attachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachments. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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