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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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The stool passes through the ileum into an ostomy pouch that attaches to the stoma outside your body.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Fracture blisters are more likely to form where the skin attaches more tightly to the bone in areas of the body with minimal subcutaneous fat, such as the elbow, foot, or wrist.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The door to the adjustable cubbies transforms into a folding side table that attaches to the fender for use as an extra worktop or a dining table.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
What's New Every December, Santa Claus packs up his sled, attaches his reindeer and sets off around the world to give gifts to all the good boys and girls.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Upon finding a female, the male attaches to her body by biting into her skin.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Mistletoe attaches to trees with the help of birds that eat the berries but can't digest the seeds.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Uncommon Goods has a portable phone charger that’s just half an inch thick and easily attaches to your phone.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The stool passes through the ileum into an ostomy pouch that attaches to the stoma outside your body.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Fracture blisters are more likely to form where the skin attaches more tightly to the bone in areas of the body with minimal subcutaneous fat, such as the elbow, foot, or wrist.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The door to the adjustable cubbies transforms into a folding side table that attaches to the fender for use as an extra worktop or a dining table.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
What's New Every December, Santa Claus packs up his sled, attaches his reindeer and sets off around the world to give gifts to all the good boys and girls.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Upon finding a female, the male attaches to her body by biting into her skin.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Mistletoe attaches to trees with the help of birds that eat the berries but can't digest the seeds.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Uncommon Goods has a portable phone charger that’s just half an inch thick and easily attaches to your phone.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaches
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The clerk appoints lawmakers from each party as tellers to tally the votes before the roll call begins.Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hence, the mayors of Hartford and East Hartford are part of the 14-member board and the Hartford mayor appoints two additional members (a city employee and a resident).Dennis Barone, Hartford Courant, 27 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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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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When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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The United States sent senior diplomats to meet with the rebels last week.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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Specifically, the bill adds a new section to Title 36 that officially designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the nation.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
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Oftentimes, law enforcement designates these individuals as voluntary missing persons, McCabe said.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Attaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaches. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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