1
as in affixing
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 appointing
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 confiscating
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 attaching
By attaching protein tags to a cell membrane, the synthetic biologist Reinhard Lipowsky at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces attracted other proteins to crowd around and physically bend the membrane, forcing the cell to divide.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The spiders build their conical traps around dusk by attaching silk tension lines to a leaf, a task that can take as long as four hours.
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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Miami could free up more money by trying to find a taker for Nikola Jovic’s four-year, $62 million contract, which likely would require the Heat attaching one or multiple draft picks.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Solbakken’s decision likely came down to not attaching as much value to first spot as there usually would be.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stablecoins move into the back office Mosta is a small name attaching itself to a very large shift.
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Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Interestingly, a molecular scaffold was created by attaching tiny hydrocarbon chains to its carbon skeleton.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The spiders build their conical traps around dusk by attaching silk tension lines to a leaf, a task that can take as long as four hours.
—
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Miami could free up more money by trying to find a taker for Nikola Jovic’s four-year, $62 million contract, which likely would require the Heat attaching one or multiple draft picks.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Solbakken’s decision likely came down to not attaching as much value to first spot as there usually would be.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stablecoins move into the back office Mosta is a small name attaching itself to a very large shift.
—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Interestingly, a molecular scaffold was created by attaching tiny hydrocarbon chains to its carbon skeleton.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
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Trump’s deputy chief of staff shared a video of the moment on social media, showing the President affixing his signature to a document in familiar Sharpie.
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This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
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State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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In some videos, survivors accused soldiers of looting apartments and confiscating donated supplies—claims that remain difficult to independently verify but have fueled widespread outrage.
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Amid anecdotal reports that airport security services have been confiscating bottles of ranch dressing that sports tourists have tried to smuggle out of the country, Kraft Heinz came up with a TSA-friendly size of ranch dressing.
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As Dubner himself acknowledged in the anniversary foreword, the original book was written without a central thesis tying everything together.
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In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, Risico says Wilder, who had already killed multiple women, electrically shocked different parts of her body after tying her up in a motel room.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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Employers should consider assigning a dedicated benefits navigator, someone who won't give legal or financial advice but will help the employee find relevant benefits, understand deadlines and know which professionals to call.
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Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
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If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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