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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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2
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
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Available in pink or blue, the toy—which attaches to crib bars or can be situated near your child’s sleeping space—features a relaxing array of sounds, lights, and music, along with gentle motion, to encourage your darling to doze.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
1 July 2026
One antibody binds near the top of the viral fusion protein, while the other attaches closer to its center.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
This clear acrylic feeder attaches directly to a window with suction cups, offering an up-close view of visiting birds.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
To harvest, gently twist the fruits off the stem or cut just above where the tomato attaches to the stem, says Langelo.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
The slim pouch comes in two sizes to fit multiple bra sizes and attaches with adjustable elastic straps that snap over a bra strap before tucking inside.
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Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Verb
To hold the phone in place, the stand comes with a magnetic ring sticker that attaches to the back of a phone or phone case.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Available in pink or blue, the toy—which attaches to crib bars or can be situated near your child’s sleeping space—features a relaxing array of sounds, lights, and music, along with gentle motion, to encourage your darling to doze.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
1 July 2026
One antibody binds near the top of the viral fusion protein, while the other attaches closer to its center.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
This clear acrylic feeder attaches directly to a window with suction cups, offering an up-close view of visiting birds.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
To harvest, gently twist the fruits off the stem or cut just above where the tomato attaches to the stem, says Langelo.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
The slim pouch comes in two sizes to fit multiple bra sizes and attaches with adjustable elastic straps that snap over a bra strap before tucking inside.
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Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.
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Investors will be watching closely to see whom Burnham appoints to replace Rachel Reeves as the country’s finance minister, a move that is widely expected, analysts told CNN.
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In addition to removing the commission’s direct authority over the chief job, Houston — who devised his proposal with Council President Kevin Jenkins — sought to eliminate a selection panel that appoints four of the commission’s members, allowing the council to handpick them instead.
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Unlike most other states, California has its own inspection-and-approval system for fireworks, and confiscates those failing standards.
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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.
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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.
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The topic could be one of several discussed by American and Iranian diplomats during negotiations in Switzerland on Sunday.
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Iran’s ambassador to Australia and another three Iranian diplomats were expelled.
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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This full moon arrives in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, which ties to ambition and the great structures in our lives.
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Even though the president nominates agency leaders, those commissioners are confirmed by the Senate and must not be unfairly punished for exercising independent judgment, Potter said.
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.
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Hence such loyal Englishmen as Benjamin Franklin proposed a simple confederation against the French and their Indian proxies.
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Trump signed a 14-point MOU with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian last week, which provides 60 more days for more negotiations regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, its ballistic missile development, and its use of proxies and terrorism networks to create regional security instability.
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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