attaching

verb

Definition of attachingnext
present participle of attach
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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3
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 Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests). — Samantha Riedel, Them, 14 Mar. 2025 Other techniques include using a tripod or stabilizing your phone on a flat surface and attaching a clip-on telephoto lens to magnify the moon. — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is not expected back with the team, and there have been rumors attaching him to multiple locations. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaching
  1. appointing
  2. tying
  3. assigning
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  • In the aftermath of Skinner’s exit, Spurs underwent an internal review of their women’s setup, appointing Andy Rogers — previously Spurs’ head of global development — to managing director of women’s football.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article New York City Transit — the MTA division that runs the city’s buses, subways and Access-A-Ride — is appointing new leadership in each system, the Daily News has learned.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of tying
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  • While chores can be healthy for kids, parents will want to keep certain things in mind when assigning them.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
  • For example, in addition to assigning workers to picks, the WMS may print labels at print stations that need to be attached to cases.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of assigning

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