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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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
Cells are covered with sticky proteins that can fasten two cells together, much like the medium binding a colloid.
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Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 June 2025
The stair treads and risers are fastened to and held firm by stringers, which are analogous to the joists under a floor.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Please keep your seat belt fastened and remain in the car unless there's an urgent need to exit.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 June 2025
The stair treads and risers are fastened to and held firm by stringers, which are analogous to the joists under a floor.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Please keep your seat belt fastened and remain in the car unless there's an urgent need to exit.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fasten
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His contract is a strong candidate to appear in a trade, however, and there’s a chance Dallas needs to attach it to an asset to get below the second apron.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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If a defendant attaches evidence to a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, then that motion is converted to a motion for summary judgment under Rule 56.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Logo concept was solid, Graden said, but the first roadblock the team faced was securing advertisers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Four documentary projects secured SEA-DOC funding, with three productions receiving S$30,000 ($23,512) each and one post-production project awarded S$20,000 ($15,675).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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The presentations will focus on each agency’s roles and responsibilities and their expectations of the community.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Judge Nina Wang said that despite the case only focusing on a single fraud charge, the circumstances and scale of Hallford's crime, as well as the emotional impact on the families, warranted the maximum sentence.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Camilla first wore it on Coronation Day in May 2023, where it was affixed to the front of her coronation crown, which was also made for Queen Mary.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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But its lid is instead shaped into the squashed arch of a pizza oven, with a pizza stone that can be affixed to the grill top to achieve admirable pies at around 700 degrees.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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The two enclosures connect to one another with standard speaker wire and basic clamping terminals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Animal Farm, published in 1945 as the Soviet Union was clamping its pincers on Eastern Europe, and 1948 – published at a time when Stalin had drawn the Iron Curtain between East and West – illustrate the moral depravity of the powerful who exert dominance over the powerless.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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The roles are mostly concentrated in senior and management levels.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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While trying to concentrate on outplaying DeChambeau in that six-hole playoff four years ago, Cantlay said he was struck by the intensity of the fans’ reactions to their shots.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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The pair will tie the knot in Venice, Italy, later this week.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The former couple tied the knot in 1996, when Jackman was 27 and Furness was 40.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Boomers’ children aren’t getting hitched as easily, and those who do are less likely to split up.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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At Newfound Gap, folks often hitch northwest down U.S. 441, toward their first day off in Gatlinburg, Tenn.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
20 June 2025
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“Fasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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