1
as in to affix
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 to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
attached the colonel to the new regiment
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3
as in to confiscate
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 attach
What sets this chair apart for beach use is the universal canopy that attaches to the back, providing UPF 50 sun protection without the need for an umbrella.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The doll also has a circular white Continuous Glucose Monitor on her arm, an insulin pump pod attached at the top of her leg and a device in her purse to monitor her levels.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 11 July 2025
Any signs that Ukraine’s backers are losing their resolve will only encourage Moscow to stick to that course, a task made easier by the support of Russia’s allies, the absence of material internal dissent, and the low level of importance that the Kremlin attaches to its own soldiers’ deaths.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
All the settings are easy to adjust via the magnetic remote that conveniently attaches to the purifier.
—Cierra Cowan July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The doll also has a circular white Continuous Glucose Monitor on her arm, an insulin pump pod attached at the top of her leg and a device in her purse to monitor her levels.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 11 July 2025
Any signs that Ukraine’s backers are losing their resolve will only encourage Moscow to stick to that course, a task made easier by the support of Russia’s allies, the absence of material internal dissent, and the low level of importance that the Kremlin attaches to its own soldiers’ deaths.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
All the settings are easy to adjust via the magnetic remote that conveniently attaches to the purifier.
—Cierra Cowan July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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And once Theo is affixing Lizzy’s lost bracelet to her wrist while looking at her with those eyes?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Authorities working on the project, which has faced delays and budget overruns, have been reviewing the scope and feasibility of the giga project and appointed a new CEO for that purpose.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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From 2022 through 2024, law enforcement officials in California confiscated 139,017 guns used in crimes with identifiable serial numbers, according to the DOJ’s crime guns report.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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No charges have been pressed against Stone, but her family said her phone was confiscated.—
Joey Safchik,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle raised the issue during a July 9 confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs, who's been nominated as NOAA administrator.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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And if brutally detaining overwhelmingly peaceful gardeners, farmhands, and construction workers who came to America to build a life constitutes an emergency, what doesn’t?—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The route will weave through urban, suburban and rural parts of the corridor while designating paddling points along the South Fork River.—
Abby Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The company, led by Jamie Gamache and Connor O’Hara, is the first production company working on feature films to receive the certification, which assesses a company’s operations and designates businesses that are socially and environmentally conscious.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Jeffrey Ragsdale, the former head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, was removed from his post earlier this year, according to the Washington Post, and the office's website does not name a current leader.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Drake himself is also named as a potential witness in the landmark litigation.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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