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
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The property includes four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached one-and-a-half car garage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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
Her daughter, on the other hand, is quite attached.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The property includes four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached one-and-a-half car garage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 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
Adjective
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South Florida chocolate lovers reacted to the bittersweet news on social media on Sunday evening, just as the candy hub prepared to close without fanfare, by sharing fond memories of family outings and delicious treats.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The actor, a two-time host on the venerable sketch comedy, was among the many stars present for the anniversary special celebrating 50 years on screen in February, and had nothing but fond memories to share while visting Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on Monday.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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