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fasteners

noun

plural of fastener
as in holdings

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  1. holdings
  2. ties
  3. collars
Noun
  • But if last week’s quarter-point hike marks the beginning of a new tightening cycle, our four holdings show why investors shouldn’t paint the entire sector with the same brush.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, McConaughey has owned properties across Texas, California, and Hawaii, and even added an Airstream trailer to his holdings.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of holdings
Noun
  • Some children's bodies were later recovered still wearing ties bearing their school’s logo, said Asta Man Dangol, a resident in Nuwakot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • King Charles, however, is apparently eager to sever ties with them soon rather than later.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • There are several types of collars, each one offering a different way of modifying negative or excessive barking.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ralph Lauren played with a palette of blues — from his classic denim to satin and lace gowns, to suiting and blue fur and feather collars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of collars
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“Fasteners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasteners. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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