How to Use reattach in a Sentence

reattach

verb
  • And the straw was difficult to remove and to reattach as well.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Better detach and reattach until the light comes on and stays on.
    — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 30 Apr. 2022
  • She was rushed to a hospital, and surgeons were able to reattach her hand.
    — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The surgeon who took on my case had to unroll the muscles and reattach them to the bones.
    — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • With the new fill valve in place, reattach the water supply line and turn the water back on.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Surgeons were unable to reattach them.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Install the new flapper, reattach the chain and turn on the water to test the repair.
    — New York Times, 5 Dec. 2020
  • Shining a light through the pupil creates scar tissue that the retina can reattach to.
    — Amit Katwala, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The front grate is removable with small plastic hooks that are easy to unclip and reattach.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 6 June 2020
  • Marzan says the doctors were able to reattach her arm and that the toddler would be able to return home in a few days.
    — Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Surgeons were able to reattach his arm during a nine-hour procedure, the zoo added.
    — Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022
  • But after a seven-hour surgery, doctors could only reattach his thumb.
    — New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Turn your lawnmower upright and reattach the spark plug or battery.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Clean aerators and screens and reattach to faucets, shower heads and fixtures.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Some surgeons will reattach the cut end of the tendon to the fascia of a nearby muscle.
    — Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 1 May 2024
  • Hold the cover back in the place before using your screwdriver to reattach the screws.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Hold the cover back in the place before using your screwdriver to reattach the screws.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Several customers say that the steps are easy to remove and reattach to the ladder’s frame.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2022
  • Using the same drill or screwdriver, reattach the drawer fronts and doors to the hinges and hardware.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 22 July 2022
  • The costume department hustles to reattach a limping sole as the star breathes through the heat.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • That required him to find a repair shop in Spain and spend $300 to reattach the wheel.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Simply remove it to wirelessly charge your iPhone, and reattach it when done.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022
  • Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Now, purchase a replacement tank lever, slip it into place, secure it with a nut, and reattach the chain.
    — Fran Aliwalas, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Afterwards, all that is needed is to reattach the glove box securely.
    — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Rivers had to reattach lifted and flaking paint using custom tools and a microscope.
    — Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022

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