FASTEN (ON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

fasten (on)

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Definition of fasten (on)

as in to latch (on or onto)

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In August, the White House announced sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals who help Cuba secure weapons and maintain relationships with foreign militaries.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Instead, the surest way to secure our biotech lead is to build up our own capabilities.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

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Slowly, the giant claw, still clutching the sparrow, sank into the river, the tips of its pincers slipping beneath the surface with a plop.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Of course, there's no fuel tank, exhaust system, clutch, or conventional transmission taking up space, leaving the X7 looking more like a bicycle on steroids than a conventional motorcycle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

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Paris — Students fought running battles with police and several schools were ablaze Friday as a new day of violence gripped France with no end in sight to protests that have rocked the country.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Secondly, as markets remain gripped by concerns around long-term public debt and fiscal sustainability globally, Gower acknowledged that higher bond yields remain a challenge for non-yielding assets like gold.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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