as in attached
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as in affixed
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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as in secured
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 focused
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 fastened
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
The key rings were fastened with hard plastic locks.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
It's also used in air layering, a propagation method in which bundles of wet sphagnum moss are fastened around a cut in a mature plant's stem to allow for new root growth.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Chevy was not fastened properly, affecting both the cooling and the air flow.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Palmer and Jones died at the scene with their seatbelts still fastened.
—Nolan Clay, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
The key rings were fastened with hard plastic locks.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
It's also used in air layering, a propagation method in which bundles of wet sphagnum moss are fastened around a cut in a mature plant's stem to allow for new root growth.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Chevy was not fastened properly, affecting both the cooling and the air flow.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Palmer and Jones died at the scene with their seatbelts still fastened.
—Nolan Clay, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened
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In addition, the attached Barrington Farm offered the President Anson Jones home where living-history participants worked the vegetable garden and baked bread in a detached kitchen, among other tasks.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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This home is completed by an attached two-car garage.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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An investigation revealed the license plate affixed to the vehicle was previously stolen from San Jose.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to wildlife officials, the couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another Spanish startup, PLD Space, recently secured €180 million and plans to launch its reusable Miura 5 vehicle from French Guiana by the end of 2026.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two of those early projects focused on fusion energy and were led by scientists from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Much of their concern centers on the threat that driverless cars pose to their jobs, but Monday's arguments focused on the blackout meltdown.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The pro-bound Crimson Tide are fronted by QB Ty Simpson, who threw 28 touchdowns to five interceptions in his final collegiate season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Harmon isn’t just hungry to close this out with a natty after the Horns tied for second place in the SEC regular season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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In one drawing, a cap fitted with interior spikes is clamped onto the artist’s skull.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then his mouth clamped shut above his hard little set-back chin.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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And for a few hours on a Sunday morning at least, on a February day without the NFL or the NBA All-Star Game or the Daytona 500, this likeable group of American hockey players riveted a nation, and maybe even united the country.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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The oral arguments Wednesday were the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and books.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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