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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By attaching his name to those ranks, El-Sayed is staking out important space for Muslims in public life.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
He’s just done it more quietly, without attaching the force of his weird personality as a condition.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
The unusual pattern suggested that bacteria were doing more than simply attaching themselves to the plastic.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“The brands are realizing that and attaching themselves more to longer-form content.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
A qualified nurse she had never seen before was attaching a new bag to the stand.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
