1
as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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2
as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent
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3
as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
if you could fasten your attention on one task for more than a minute, you just might get something done
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Recent Examples of fasten
On the classic flap bag, excluding minis, the screw used to attach the backplate to the hardware must be fastened with flathead screws.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
On the classic flap bag, excluding minis, the screw used to attach the backplate to the hardware must be fastened with flathead screws.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
On the classic flap bag, excluding minis, the screw used to attach the backplate to the hardware must be fastened with flathead screws.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fasten
Verb
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From that point on, they've been practically attached at the hip, often dressing alike and taking in Broadway musicals.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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But leadership responsibilities are attached to the position that are also important.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Since then, the creative duo have also secured a Berlin Music Video Award nomination.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Investigators secured the scene, took a number of photos and interviewed numerous witnesses, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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For Catholics, the pope acts as a moral compass by speaking out on matters of faith and principles; Francis focused on social justice and reaching out to marginalized communities.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Instead of focusing on the failure itself, focus on the reasons behind it.—
Bruce Arians,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The loss is still there, permanently affixed like that sticky note.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The status of All-Star defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains a question on top of a concern affixed to a worry.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2025
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The speakers themselves have basic spring clip terminals that clamp onto the bare ends of the wire.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Oct. 2024
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That’s because the best days in the market are often concentrated around the worst days in the market.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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System combinations open the door to reimagining how care is delivered at every level— from expanding primary care access in rural communities to extending the reach of specialty services typically concentrated in urban areas.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the past three league games, Miami won 1-0 against Columbus, tied Chicago 0-0 and tied Toronto 1-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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This cowboy is getting hitched and has the hat to match in matrimony.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite his eternal smile suggesting otherwise, this male dugong seemed visibly annoyed by the dozen remoras hitching a free ride on him.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Fasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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