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
After attaching Kidman and Fanning and writer Susannah Grant, the package was taken out and, in a bidding war, went to Paramount+ with a straight-to-series order.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The other is finding someone who will take Yoshida in a salary dump, which would probably require attaching a pitching prospect or two.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Others demanded attaching to the measure unrelated conservative priorities such as the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wolves are attaching a first-round swap in 2026 to get off Conley’s contract and save more than $20 million in luxury tax payments.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that attaching the legislation would doom the funding package in the upper chamber.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, hard-line Republicans also threatened to hold the package up in hopes of attaching an unrelated bill that would require a proof of citizenship in federal elections known as the SAVE Act.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Under the dome is a platform for attaching the LVDB-03 GMT wristwatch.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard has a rotary dial, an info-dense LCD screen, nice aluminum housing for the keyboard, plus a magnetic-attaching wrist rest that’s plush and looks sophisticated.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 20 Jan. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The other is finding someone who will take Yoshida in a salary dump, which would probably require attaching a pitching prospect or two.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Others demanded attaching to the measure unrelated conservative priorities such as the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wolves are attaching a first-round swap in 2026 to get off Conley’s contract and save more than $20 million in luxury tax payments.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that attaching the legislation would doom the funding package in the upper chamber.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, hard-line Republicans also threatened to hold the package up in hopes of attaching an unrelated bill that would require a proof of citizenship in federal elections known as the SAVE Act.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Under the dome is a platform for attaching the LVDB-03 GMT wristwatch.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard has a rotary dial, an info-dense LCD screen, nice aluminum housing for the keyboard, plus a magnetic-attaching wrist rest that’s plush and looks sophisticated.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
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For the Smiles part of the event, people were encouraged to take on a kindness challenge—writing cards, painting a kindness rock, making a friendship bracelet or affixing words of affirmation or quotes to a kindness tree.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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Turning Slater into the iconic Wizard of Oz character took about five hours in the chair, and involved a collaboration between the makeup, prosthetics and costume teams, as the silver elements of Nessarose’s office are shown affixing themselves to him to create his armor.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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While Starmer himself isn’t implicated in the files, his position has come under threat over appointing Mandelson.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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How long can the school board go without appointing a seventh member?—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now the city wants more tools to expand its limited enforcement options, which would start with warnings, then fines and may include confiscating food, equipment and carts found in violation of city ordinance and health codes.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Video of the incident shows a CBP officer confiscating the handgun shortly before other agents shot Pretti multiple times, killing him.—
Paul Kiefer,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Duah’s game-tying goal revved up the crowd and began a four-goal surge against Pumas UNAM of Mexico City.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guard Luke Kennard, in just his third game with the team, scored 14 points in 28 minutes, tying Timme for the team lead.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Like other participants, the Mantic AI had to answer 60 questions by assigning probabilities to certain outcomes.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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If, as seems to be generally accepted, the Biden administration allowed some 15 million immigrants into the country, assigning 1,000 judges to their hearings and having each hear five cases a day would result in the process taking about 10 years to complete.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 New York City Marathon had a record 59,226 participants, nearly 11,000 of which were 25- to 29-year-olds, constituting the largest cohort of runners at nearly 25%.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Difficulty breathing, seizures, excessive bleeding, shock, poisoning, heatstroke and snake bites are some of the more obvious situations constituting an emergency.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The approximate cost of the naming rights to Memorial Stadium is unknown, but a few recent deals can give folks a vague idea of what the cost could be.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Attempts to reach the boyfriend, who the Tribune is not naming because he has not been charged, were not successful.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Attaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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