1
as in affixes
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 appoints
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 confiscates
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 attaches
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
At each point in your space, for instance, this sheaf attaches another set, called a stalk.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
In all three cases, the light-saber-like lighting unit itself quickly attaches/detaches to and from a bayonet mount at the rear end of the main bracket.
—Ben Coxworth
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
And yet dealmaking, the act that initiates the entire relationship, operates in a kind of contractual no-man’s-land where no clock runs and no consequence attaches to delay.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Steve Upton, the founder of 530 Mining, attaches a GoPro camera to his helmet to film a dig for his group’s YouTube channel.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For improved comfort, the Row+ comes with a fan that attaches to the display.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
This accessory attaches to the end of a pistol, making shooting more accurate and allowing users to fire the gun like a rifle.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
At each point in your space, for instance, this sheaf attaches another set, called a stalk.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
In all three cases, the light-saber-like lighting unit itself quickly attaches/detaches to and from a bayonet mount at the rear end of the main bracket.
—Ben Coxworth
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
And yet dealmaking, the act that initiates the entire relationship, operates in a kind of contractual no-man’s-land where no clock runs and no consequence attaches to delay.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Steve Upton, the founder of 530 Mining, attaches a GoPro camera to his helmet to film a dig for his group’s YouTube channel.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For improved comfort, the Row+ comes with a fan that attaches to the display.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The governor of Florida appoints the seven members of the FWC Commission.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Under existing rules, the governor appoints all five CPUC commissioners, who are then confirmed by the state senate.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The children designated as Palestinians, meanwhile, have their drawings torn up and are relegated to small corners of the classroom while the teacher confiscates their candy.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The imbalance ties the hands of states trying to do what is fairest and allows states that don’t have commissions to change their maps and thus potentially their election outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The platform connects hirers with more than 21 million job seekers each month and 80% of companies that post on ZipRecruiter report receiving a quality candidate within one day.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Trust for Public Land assigns each city a park score ranging from zero to 100 points, based on five factors, including park access, park acreage, and amenities.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Such tools can remotely hack into phones and have been abused repeatedly by governments around the world that have used them not only to counter national security threats, but also to spy on political rivals, diplomats, human rights activists and journalists.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Featured in Forbes India earlier this year, Hype Luxury markets itself not just as a transportation provider, but as a complete luxury lifestyle ecosystem for royals, industrialists, celebrities, athletes, diplomats, and business executives.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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