reattach
verb
re·at·tach
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach 
reattached; reattaching; reattaches
1
transitive
: to attach (something) again
reattach the hoses
reattaching the retina to underlying tissue
2
intransitive
: to become attached anew
The dentist will probably bond that tooth to the adjacent teeth for a number of weeks until it reattaches.—
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reattachment
noun
plural reattachments
reattachment of a severed finger
reattachment surgery
Modern treatment for detached retina may include reattachment of the retina with a laser (like spot-welding) or freezing small areas (cryotherapy).
—Richard P. Holm
Richard P. Holm
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Boeing still owns the design data for the original plane, meaning SNC will have to play nice, and likely pay its bigger rival to consult on issues such as metal fatigue or the safest way to reattach a part.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Embarrassed, Lyle runs off to the guesthouse to reattach it, followed by his brother, Erik.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Root planing is the process of removing plaque and tartar deep into your gums and smoothing out the roots of your teeth so your gums can reattach to them.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Now the race is on to see if surgeons can reattach it.
—Cindy Boren, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Embarrassed, Lyle runs off to the guesthouse to reattach it, followed by his brother, Erik.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Root planing is the process of removing plaque and tartar deep into your gums and smoothing out the roots of your teeth so your gums can reattach to them.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Now the race is on to see if surgeons can reattach it.
—Cindy Boren, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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“Reattach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reattach. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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reattach
intransitive verb
re·at·tach
ˌrē-ə-ˈtach
: to become attached anew
: to attach again
reattach a severed finger
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