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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
New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The selfish tyrant attaches himself only to those others who share his selfishness, who are eager to wear the mask of perpetual lying.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
For a snowflake to form, a freezing water droplet attaches itself to one of those floating dust, soot, or pollen particles.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The adjustable buckle closure attaches securely around luggage handles, and a clear pocket on the back of the tag holds an info card for your name, address, and phone number.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The first attaches identity to the person, the second to the position.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Add Even More Storage When building her boxes, creator Hayley Stuart attaches a wooden dowel to each box near the bottom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The selfish tyrant attaches himself only to those others who share his selfishness, who are eager to wear the mask of perpetual lying.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
For a snowflake to form, a freezing water droplet attaches itself to one of those floating dust, soot, or pollen particles.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The adjustable buckle closure attaches securely around luggage handles, and a clear pocket on the back of the tag holds an info card for your name, address, and phone number.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The first attaches identity to the person, the second to the position.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her contract runs for a minimum of 120 days or until the council appoints a permanent city attorney.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 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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Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 1002 also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, and utilities will use a three-year rate plan.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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For the past 26 years, the Sloan Foundation has awarded annual screenwriting prizes at six partner film schools, and each school nominates one winning candidate for the best-of-the-best Grand Jury Prize.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This year’s House budget revives the idea of the office and assigns it $53 million.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The exchanges include invitations to private residences, introductions to diplomats and investors, and discussions of business opportunities.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kristersson is one of the hundreds of politicians, diplomats, security officials, and arms dealers gathering at the Munich Security Conference this weekend to consider the end of a period of unrivaled American power.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finding a consensus on what constitutes a social good can be tricky, especially in the current fraught and deeply partisan political climate.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Lunar New Year today greets us with the Year of the Horse, an animal celebrated for its vigor, confidence, and an unshakable belief that speed alone constitutes direction.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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