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as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer
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Recent Examples of attachments
Those jack-of-all-trades attachments are part of it, but so are this Shark top seller’s four heat and three airflow options.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
With a Brush Head Heavy electric vacuums can be extremely cumbersome to use on furniture, and their handy attachments often don’t cover enough fabric at a time.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
OpenAI understood, according to the suit, that people struggling with mental health might be prone to developing unhealthy attachments to artificial intelligence that are capable of simulating empathy.
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Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
With a Brush Head Heavy electric vacuums can be extremely cumbersome to use on furniture, and their handy attachments often don’t cover enough fabric at a time.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
OpenAI understood, according to the suit, that people struggling with mental health might be prone to developing unhealthy attachments to artificial intelligence that are capable of simulating empathy.
—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachments
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Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
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Having said that, when these two planets work together harmoniously, our affection, passions and desires are supported by effort and structure, allowing for things to take shape in a sustainable way.
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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Progressives see the success of democratic socialist candidates as a recipe to win the affections of voters across the country.
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While waiting for a table, Fik explained his affections for the film.
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In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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From Diesel to Brewster, here's everything to know about the real-life loves of The Fast and the Furious cast.
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Kim is interested in combining her two loves, food and fashion, into one experience.
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Simply fill up the gas tank at the pump just like a regular passenger vehicle, and the gas appliances fuel directly from there.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Some Anglicans, especially in Anglo-Catholic traditions, also ask for the intercession of saints and maintain Marian devotions similar to those in Roman Catholicism.
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Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities.
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“Attachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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