1
as in to affix
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 to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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3
as in to confiscate
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 attach
Rose also displayed the two bags that Routh allegedly attached to the fence of the golf course.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
There’s a whole culture attached to it, a way of life, a way of talking, a way of walking, a way of dressing, a way of dancing, a way of making art.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Small wax orange blossoms were attached to the center of each rosette, which was a trademark of Lowe’s designs.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
There are hardly any stars attached to Moss’ name.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
There’s a whole culture attached to it, a way of life, a way of talking, a way of walking, a way of dressing, a way of dancing, a way of making art.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Small wax orange blossoms were attached to the center of each rosette, which was a trademark of Lowe’s designs.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
There are hardly any stars attached to Moss’ name.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
Verb
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Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In each small group, rubber boots are donned and headlamps affixed snugly on half a dozen heads.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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While his fingerprints are all over the new magazine, Enninful has not appointed himself its editor-in-chief, instead asking his former Vogue deputy Sarah Harris to lead as editorial director.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Husseini campaigned to be appointed grand mufti, he was opposed by Raghib al Nashashibi, the mayor of Jerusalem.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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At a concurrent raid at the STUM’s headquarters, a dozen people in plain clothes, including the Shwe Pyi Thar ward administrator, were described as forcibly entering the office to confiscate laptops and cellphones.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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The victims had had their passports and phones confiscated.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seth Rogen has been nominated for 9 Emmys, but his win for lead actor in a comedy series for his work on The Studio marks his first one.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony in early September, Scott Glenn was nominated for an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Emmy, which went to Shawn Hatosy for his turn in the HBO/HBO Max series The Pitt.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ratings are assigned in 10 percent increments.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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It had been recommended that Epstein have a cellmate after being taken off suicide watch, but the Metropolitan Correctional Center failed to assign one.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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While portfolio credit quality showed signs of stabilizing in the most recent quarter, one quarter doesn’t constitute a comeback.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What constitutes an unacceptable season for the Yankees these days, and how much does Boone bear responsibility when the team doesn't perform up to those standards?—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Capitol Reef was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2015, and autumn's cool, clear nights are a great time to go constellation spotting.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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On September 7, dog owner Brittany U'Wren was devastated to learn that her rescue Shitzu mix, named Lexi, had escaped through the garage and disappeared from her home in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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