Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened (on)
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025 -
The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hannah McGuire stepped up to a microphone outside City Hall with hands clasped together in front of her and took a deep breath.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pair took a spin through the watery exhibits, and then Hanks clasped his hands together.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Knickers were twisted and pearls clutched.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bars and restaurants were already riddled with screens before everyone at the table also clutched one in their hand.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Fastened (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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