fasten (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fasten (on)
Verb
  • Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.
    Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Mission accomplished, as Will McDonald IV secured the Jets’ first sack of the game on third-and-10, forcing a punt.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The video ends with Beer, eyes still filled with tears, clutching a locket in bed.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In the photo, Manganiello is seen clutching a chihuahua as his fiancée shows off her engagement ring.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The kicks also feature a herringbone outsole, per the product description, designed to grip hardwood floors.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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