as in inclined
having a liking or affection
was rather attached to her old stuffed animals
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as in affixed
to cause (something) to hold to another
you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue
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as in appointed
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 confiscated
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 attached
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
The attached bottle brush tree doubles as holiday decor.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Netflix ordered Zero Day in March 2023, with De Niro attached as star and executive producer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Naomi Scott gives one of the best performances of the year as a pop star who becomes attached to the smile demon, sending her down a terrifying rollercoaster to one of the most memorable horror movie endings in years.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
The attached bottle brush tree doubles as holiday decor.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Both phrases entered the 2024 pop culture lexicon, with memes and short form video trends attached.
—Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Netflix ordered Zero Day in March 2023, with De Niro attached as star and executive producer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attached
Adjective
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The strategist suggested that Trump’s immediate lame-duck status, having already served one term, may also make some of his critics more inclined to accept him this time around.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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At this point, the Canucks seem more inclined to move Miller than Pettersson.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
15 Dec. 2024
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Altoona police found the polymer pistol affixed with a metal slide and threaded barrel in Mangione’s backpack, according to the criminal complaint.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
12 Dec. 2024
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Mayor Rudy Giuliani appointed Gregory Carro as a judge in 1998 on a salary of over $103,000 a year.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In 2001, he was appointed co-CEO alongside his late brother Anthony, marking the beginning of an era of unprecedented expansion for the group.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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The airport bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The airport police bomb squad also responded and confiscated the explosives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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Featuring selections from the best composers—Verdi to Romberg, Bernstein to Lloyd Webber—this irresistible recital will inspire you, rekindle fond memories, and might even make your heart skip a beat!—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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One fond childhood memory was a historic blizzard in 1978 that dropped more than a foot of snow and shut down school.—
Mara Hoplamazian,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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After the first quarter ended with the score tied at 22, the Jazz dominated the Heat 40-19 in the second quarter to enter halftime with a 21-point lead.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Culkin is also nominated for a Golden Globe.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Joan Allen will play Mullen’s wife, Sheila, who’s been nominated to be a federal judge; Connie Britton will play Valerie Whitesell, Mullen’s former chief of staff; and Matthew Modine will play Richard Dreyer, the current speaker of the house.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Transgender athletes assigned female at birth who transitioned to male are permitted to compete on men's teams.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Real-estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) has been assigned a case by his firm involving a nobleman who lives in a castle in the Carpathian Mountains.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attached. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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