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1
as in attaching
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 securing
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 focusing
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 fastening
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Regular inspection and adjustment of fastening mechanisms help ensure that covers remain secure throughout the winter.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Styled as always by Brad Goreski, the actor’s ultra-sheer, clingy black lace dress featured a plunged neckline that almost reached her bellybutton, fastening with one delicate strap and clasp at the chest.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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John holds on to the yoke, looking straight ahead, as alarms and red lights blare on the control panel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The super high-rise fit defines my waist, while a curved yoke and higher back pockets create a perkier look.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.—
Mark J. Friedlander,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and small business owner, defeated Republican Jon Maples in Tuesday’s special election for Florida House District 87, securing about 51% of the vote to Maples’s 49%, according to election results.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick after securing a ticket from an authorized lottery retailer.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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During an earnings call in February, a Sony executive said the company aims to blunt the impact of higher memory costs by focusing on monetizing its current install base of PS5 users and further expanding its software and network service revenue.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her attachment is to what is absent, not present; what is male rather than female; what is dead rather than alive.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Bigster also comes with up to six of Dacia's YouClip attachment points spread around the cabin.—
C.C. Weiss
March 24,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Caesarstone in 2010 began affixing warning labels to its slabs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Breindel suggests that concentrating investment on audiences with higher conversion potential may help support stronger ROI and more efficient acquisition costs.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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