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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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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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as in attaché cases
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as in foreign ministers
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Recent Examples of attaches
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, during Callahan’s appointments at Next Steps, neuro-adaptive exercise specialist Creighton Goss attaches electrodes to the back of Callahan’s neck along his cervical spine and then midway down his back, near his thoracic spine.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The Tiko Pro Concept is a small screen that attaches to a Lenovo Thinkbook laptop and shows widgets, like the time, a stopwatch, transcriptions, or a combination.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Each shade comes with a ceiling mount that attaches the tulip shade to your ceiling.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Iron also attaches to carbohydrates, amino acids, or other minerals to form supplements.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The Australian government has asked China for additional information on the drills and plans for any further exercises through defense attaches in Canberra and Beijing, The Guardian said.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Instead, Perkins attaches a series of quick scenes from his next horror film, a cabin-in-the-woods horror thriller called Keeper.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The seating portion attaches easily with quick-release buckles.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, during Callahan’s appointments at Next Steps, neuro-adaptive exercise specialist Creighton Goss attaches electrodes to the back of Callahan’s neck along his cervical spine and then midway down his back, near his thoracic spine.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The Tiko Pro Concept is a small screen that attaches to a Lenovo Thinkbook laptop and shows widgets, like the time, a stopwatch, transcriptions, or a combination.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Each shade comes with a ceiling mount that attaches the tulip shade to your ceiling.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Iron also attaches to carbohydrates, amino acids, or other minerals to form supplements.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The Australian government has asked China for additional information on the drills and plans for any further exercises through defense attaches in Canberra and Beijing, The Guardian said.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Instead, Perkins attaches a series of quick scenes from his next horror film, a cabin-in-the-woods horror thriller called Keeper.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
Verb
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The chief justice of the supreme court appoints the members, and a senior judge or retired judge chairs.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of picking someone politically savvy, the governor appoints a scout leader named Jeff Smith (Stewart), whose job qualifications are his naïveté and inexperience.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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But Iranian diplomats including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier suggested that talks over guarantees that Tehran wouldn’t seek a nuclear weapon could be possible.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Foreign diplomats get this and are trying to adjust as necessary without alienating, in many cases, their most significant trading economic ally.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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The admission that Debtor failed to file federal tax returns for sixteen years constitutes an adequate basis to conclude the UST met its burden under § 727(a)(3), thereby shifting the burden to Debtor to justify the inadequacy of his records.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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League policy does not include language to explain what constitutes pass interference, so it is still considered a judgment call.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Each 30-minute episode designates a segment to each player, with Jeanty featured first in episode 1, which aired Monday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 46 independent and 5 non-independent films, as the CFC designates them, are anticipated by the state to hire around 6,490 cast and crew members, with 37,000 background performers provided day work.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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