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
If necessary, a second module can be attached, allowing four people to travel together.
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The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The baby, still with his umbilical cord attached, was wrapped in charred cloth, officials said.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
All tickets purchased online have an additional $4 fee attached.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The baby, still with his umbilical cord attached, was wrapped in charred cloth, officials said.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
All tickets purchased online have an additional $4 fee attached.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
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The loss is still there, permanently affixed like that sticky note.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The status of All-Star defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains a question on top of a concern affixed to a worry.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Benedict left the papacy nine years before his death amid a 2013 resignation, with Francis appointed that same year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sense' Lottery Chief Resigns After 'Biggest Theft' in the History of Texas Houston YMCA Cutting Staff After Trump Funding Blow Governor Abbott will be responsible for appointing members of TREO which will also have up to 18 full-time employees.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The pair collaborated on searching freight shipments, storage units and vehicles to confiscate drugs, targeting marijuana in particular because it was stored locally rather than sent to the DEA, according to officials.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of them have taken advantage of the departure of foreign and multinational corporations from Russia by buying depreciated assets or simply confiscating them, generally with the support of powerful insiders, such as the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.—
ALEXANDER GABUEV,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lyonne received widespread acclaim for the role, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Powell was nominated to lead the Fed by Mr. Trump in 2017 and was renominated to serve another 4-year term by President Joe Biden in November 2021.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The State Department confirmed Anton's role on Thursday, assigning him responsibility for detailing the potential deal, which would include sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similar to any reward system used to manage behavior, Dr. Egger says parents can cause children to unintentionally assigning a high emotional value to screen time, which leads to dependence.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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There’s debate, however, over whether criticism of Zionism, the promotion of a Jewish state, constitutes antisemitism.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Safety advocates have designated April as a month for awareness of low-head dams and their dangerous currents, which contribute to 50 drownings a year in the United States.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump has stepped up enforcement against transnational gangs, designating Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, citing murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other crimes.—
Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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And Coca-Cola was similarly accused after being named the world’s worst plastics polluter while claiming to have improved the eco-friendliness of its products.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Grierson Trust Names Latest Trustees The UK’s Grierson Trust has named six new trustees following an open call for board applications.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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