fastener

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Recent Examples of fastener Push on it and the load distributes across the whole shell instead of finding the weakest fastener. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Born in Grosse Point, Michigan, Stevens’ father was an architect and his mother was a math teacher whose family had started a sizable fastener business in the auto industry in the early 1900s. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The sight led him to imagine a new kind of fastener, one that wouldn’t rely on knots or glue. — Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
Noun
  • When using a bark collar, monitor your dog to make sure there are no complications or other issues.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kind of like when a lady grabs a fella’s collar and pulls him in for a kiss, but violent.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The four experts each have ties to academia, tech behemoths like Google and X, and the Obama and Biden administrations.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The memo also raised concerns about ties between board members and CMS contractors, political involvement of CMS representatives and the motives behind the board’s investigation of Hill.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.
    — Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Hegseth's ethics agreement required him to consult with ethics officials over potential conflicts but did not specifically direct him to sell those holdings.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The state’s lease on the property ended in 2023 after talks broke down and the land had been eyed by its owner, the Neel family, along with other land holdings for potential redevelopment into commercial and industrial uses.
    — J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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