attach
verb (used with object)
to fasten or affix; join; connect.
attaching
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present participleof attach.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This is the double edge of attaching prices to things that are valuable precisely because they are not transactions.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“The brands are realizing that and attaching themselves more to longer-form content.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Blossom said she had been searching for Fargo's owners, attaching a paper collar to him.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Aggarwal tried to integrate AI, but said it felt like attaching an engine onto a horse-drawn carriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
He ended up having to work overtime, digging a new trench, cutting into the pipes, and attaching the main water line.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
