as in attached
to cause (something) to hold to another
affix a first-class stamp to the envelope
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Recent Examples of affixed
While the site has been vacant since 2023, a telling alcohol permit from Texas Roadhouse is now affixed to the building.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Her other jewelry included another archival brooch affixed to her choker necklace, plus a bespoke ring and earrings by Jessica McCormack.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In a modern take on the Breakfast at Tiffany’s special, Rih added some glitz to an LBD, accessorizing the sexy, lingerie-esque dress with a collar necklace, a cocktail ring, and a brooch affixed to her furry jacket.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
After suits pass the control checkpoint, tamper-proof microchips are affixed throughout the suit to prevent manipulation.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Be sure to keep them inflated according to the automaker’s recommended air-pressure levels, which is noted on a label affixed to the driver’s side doorjamb and in the owner’s manual.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s the same level of criminal offense affixed to the sale of alcohol to minors.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 21 Jan. 2026
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Her other jewelry included another archival brooch affixed to her choker necklace, plus a bespoke ring and earrings by Jessica McCormack.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In a modern take on the Breakfast at Tiffany’s special, Rih added some glitz to an LBD, accessorizing the sexy, lingerie-esque dress with a collar necklace, a cocktail ring, and a brooch affixed to her furry jacket.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
After suits pass the control checkpoint, tamper-proof microchips are affixed throughout the suit to prevent manipulation.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Be sure to keep them inflated according to the automaker’s recommended air-pressure levels, which is noted on a label affixed to the driver’s side doorjamb and in the owner’s manual.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s the same level of criminal offense affixed to the sale of alcohol to minors.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affixed
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By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trim The Roots Remove the orchid from its pot and rinse the roots to remove any potting mix that’s still attached.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The host nation was tied with winter sport-powerhouse Norway heading into yesterday, but a four-medal day gave Italian athletes the edge.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The executive chef at Stagioni-Four Seasons of Food in Charlotte grew up in Columbus, Ohio, spending summers with her grandparents near the Ohio River, helping to tend their garden from the planting stages through harvest time, setting the stage for a career tied to fresh, farm-to-table cuisine.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Affixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affixed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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