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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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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
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
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
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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
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
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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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 amendment created a process in which the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 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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Iranian officials in recent years had also been increasingly threatening that the Islamic Republic could seek the bomb, even while its diplomats have pointed to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s preachings as a binding fatwa, or religious edict, that Iran wouldn’t build one.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Intelligence leaks surface before diplomats can respond.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hill said Monday that Congress needs to hear the Treasury’s definitions for what constitutes large institutional investors and single-family homes before making a determination.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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All three higher education systems agree that deciding what constitutes duplication is at the heart of their disagreement, Evans said.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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