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
ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The images, taken from a camera fastened to a fence and focused on the back of the house and another that showed the driveway and front of the garage door, captured family members, landscapers and pool workers stretching back weeks prior to the kidnapping.
—Pat Milton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Vanhée made clever use of zippers, which were fastened to the very top or undone just so.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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Jesús Domínguez pushes through thick brush lining a rugged mountainside with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder and a grenade fastened to his leather belt.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The images, taken from a camera fastened to a fence and focused on the back of the house and another that showed the driveway and front of the garage door, captured family members, landscapers and pool workers stretching back weeks prior to the kidnapping.
—Pat Milton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Vanhée made clever use of zippers, which were fastened to the very top or undone just so.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened
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Diners can look forward to menu items like a bay scallop aguachile and a pescado con moles, plus mezcal-forward cocktails from the attached mezcaleria.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Costco currently operates 13 warehouse locations throughout Ohio and one in Northern Kentucky, many with attached gas stations.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Newspaper reporting and books over the last 20 years had already tarnished the halo some affixed to Chávez after his death, Garcia said.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the last 10 years, his focus has been affixed to the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Among the latter group was Gabriel Prudhomme, who secured a tract of land along the south bank of the Missouri River that included a natural landing for boat traffic.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Collins and Shaheen focused their previous proposal on allowing people with private and employer-based health insurance to buy a month’s supply of insulin at $35 or less.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Political parties in the Scandinavian country largely focused on domestic issues during the election campaign, including the state of the economy, clean drinking water and food and fuel prices.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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If your plant isn’t dormant at the time of repotting, take extra care with the roots, says Estrada, gently loosening any bound root balls when necessary.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
12 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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Then an acrobatic layup by Evans tied it — and the chase was on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets clamped it down from there, turning two Portland misses and a Johnson theft into an 8-0 run and a 98-80 lead.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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National attention shifted long ago, riveted by political rivalries, corruption scandals, and acrimonious elections.—
Brendan King,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cummins was in the moment, time suspended, her focus riveted on her students.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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