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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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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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
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Therefore, the total number of points affixed would determine whether the restaurant manager would be promoted or need more training.—
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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?—
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Bondi is set to serve as chair of the special unit while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was appointed to serve as vice chair.—
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Then, in 2010, the bank where the chips were stored confiscated the chips after opening the deposit box.—
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The animals were confiscated and given to multiple wildlife agencies for care, according to the post.—
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Lyonne received widespread acclaim for the role, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.—
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And the two chefs have been nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award as Outstanding Restaurateur, which honors chefs and entrepreneurs who demonstrate creativity, integrity and building community.—
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Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.—
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Each is assigned to 10 other households in their rural community.—
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Anthony also allegedly asked the officer if what had happened constituted self-defense.—
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These organizations constitute a growing enterprise AI market.—
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Safety advocates have designated April as a month for awareness of low-head dams and their dangerous currents, which contribute to 50 drownings a year in the United States.—
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Trump has stepped up enforcement against transnational gangs, designating Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, citing murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other crimes.—
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
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Many have yet to be identified, while some are known in occupation but not name, including an Army captain, three Grupo Poular employees, a cardiologist, an architect, and a former United Nations officer.—
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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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