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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
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically using MagSafe or Qi2 connections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The easiest, and most renter-friendly option, is a bidet that attaches to your toilet seat and connects to the water line running from the toilet tank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
When zinc attaches to these receptors, sperm motility increases.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
In a space where a co-sign or a brand deal can seem like the move, Grant is selective about what Saint & Citizen attaches itself to.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
The first option is Velcro or elastic that easily attaches and detaches from the bottom of your mattress.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Injuries that occur where the tendon attaches to the humerus bone typically require surgery.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The top lid screws securely over the straw to keep contaminants out, and the filter is a combination microfilter with a carbon insert that attaches to the straw portion of the lid.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically using MagSafe or Qi2 connections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The easiest, and most renter-friendly option, is a bidet that attaches to your toilet seat and connects to the water line running from the toilet tank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
When zinc attaches to these receptors, sperm motility increases.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
In a space where a co-sign or a brand deal can seem like the move, Grant is selective about what Saint & Citizen attaches itself to.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
The first option is Velcro or elastic that easily attaches and detaches from the bottom of your mattress.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Injuries that occur where the tendon attaches to the humerus bone typically require surgery.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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The mayor appoints four commissioners, the City Council president appoints two, and the Council president pro tempore appoints two more.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In these cases, the County Board appoints members to the districts’ boards.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 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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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Every year, the Critics Choice Association (CCA) nominates actors under the age of 21 in their best young performer category, and this year.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Jan. 2026
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According to the family's lawsuit, the will nominates two attorneys, who allegedly did not know Hsieh, to serve as his co-executors and oversee his estate.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The group is immersed in the Husky-eat-Husky world of EA Sports’ College Football ’26, Dynasty Deep Dive, a popular video game that assigns coaches, hires and fires them, simulates recruiting and team building.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, an actuary assigns dollar values to events that might happen once in a decade or once in a century.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Home Office oversees the special body that handles decisions over the security of royals, diplomats and VIPS, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The incident demonstrates that freezing out a critical voice through administrative pressure constitutes an authoritarian suppression of dissent, with the blocking itself becoming more newsworthy and damaging to the administration than the governor’s original remarks would have been.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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