Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened (on)
Verb
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Then, that December, Microsoft secured a meeting with the federal auditors to negotiate a resolution.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Kennard’s game-winner secured a 105-104 victory over the Magic for Los Angeles, its ninth win in a row.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sitting in a back room at ExtraMile Arena last weekend, Miller clasped hands with old teammate Steve Barrett, who helped pull him to his feet after an hourlong interview with the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds ticked down, Bishop’s senior Lotte Lightner clasped the hand of a teammate on the bench and then bounced up to cheer.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the Checkers almost clutched the Calder Cup trophy for the second time in franchise history under the American Hockey League banner.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aunt Fely clutched her chest when my mother told her of Nora’s death.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Fastened (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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