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
Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.
—Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Use the appropriate fasteners to secure it to the blocking that is fastened to the studs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The man, then a boy, was in the back seat, with his seat belt fastened.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.
—Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Use the appropriate fasteners to secure it to the blocking that is fastened to the studs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The man, then a boy, was in the back seat, with his seat belt fastened.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened
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Additionally, the building features an attached garage for two cars.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding it all off is the aforementioned guest/pool house with a kitchen, plus an attached three-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Despite serious damage to the home, a portrait of the esteemed writer remained affixed to the wall.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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His name, once affixed to a Kentucky distillery, now stands for bold, uncompromising bourbon that has helped usher American whiskey’s modern revival.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Since graduation, James has appeared on the thriller series Lady in the Lake and secured a guest spot on Elsbeth alongside his father.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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However, the evaluation is focused specifically on what's known as the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle and not on the legality of the strikes, the inspector general's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 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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The other five people tied to the case also began buying stock around that time.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Reserve controls the federal funds rate, which is a rate that banks charge each other and is more closely tied to credit cards, personal loans, and home-equity lines.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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But if nostalgia drew viewers to Noah Wyle’s hospital homecoming, what kept us riveted were storylines and characters that resonated in the present.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 Dec. 2025
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The first Levi’s riveted pants/overalls and the ones Davis made in his Nevada tailoring store had unbranded copper rivets.—
Mohsin Sajid,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Fastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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