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
Currently, final sales of at least $300 for Masters gnomes span four pages deep on eBay, with the $10,250 price attached to a gnome from the original 2016 release.
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Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Even with no talent attached, the script had suitors that included major studios, streamers and financiers chasing it, an impressive feat for a comedy script on its own.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The players on this roster now have a national championship attached to their names for the rest of their lives and are etched into the history of college basketball.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The mite attaches itself to bees much like a tick engorges on humans.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Even with no talent attached, the script had suitors that included major studios, streamers and financiers chasing it, an impressive feat for a comedy script on its own.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The players on this roster now have a national championship attached to their names for the rest of their lives and are etched into the history of college basketball.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The mite attaches itself to bees much like a tick engorges on humans.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
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Not some simple planks and nails contraption affixed to a low branch, mind you.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The bed comprises an aluminum-and-plywood frame cushioned with closed-cell foam and finished in interweave fabric, while the mounting consists of aluminum rails affixed to the structural foundation for quick install and removal of the bed panels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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And the real question in everybody’s mind, including at LVMH which just appointed one of its veterans to run its Watches Division, an indication of tougher times, is: will there be enough space for all these brands going forward?—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since Slot was appointed last summer, the style and system have been tweaked, and Alexander-Arnold’s role has been adapted too.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, in 2010, the bank where the chips were stored confiscated the chips after opening the deposit box.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals were confiscated and given to multiple wildlife agencies for care, according to the post.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Third World has been nominated nine times for a Grammy award.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant's head chef, Nick Zocco, has been nominated for two James Beard Awards.—
Kim Bojórquez,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to visas, international students are assigned records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Anthony also allegedly asked the officer if what had happened constituted self-defense.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These organizations constitute a growing enterprise AI market.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The drug cartel organization was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in February.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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By law, Musk, designated a special government employee, may only formally work for the government for 130 days, or a little over four months.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons were named as plaintiffs.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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