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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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3
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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Today is the beginning of their fifth year under the yoke of war.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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An abrasion-resistant Cordura overlay covers the shoulders, hood and upper sleeves for extra durability, and an extra layer of synthetic down in the yoke, upper sleeves, and draft flap improve heat retention.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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And then Tatis belted his momentum-securing home run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump ally Newt Gingrich, a former Republican House speaker, said the administration should have moved on securing the strait on Day One of the conflict.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes weeks after the California attorney general opened a civil rights probe into the county’s fire preparations and response, focusing on potential disparities in historically Black west Altadena.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most recipes online call for a stand mixer, relying on the paddle attachment to fully break down the butter.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 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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For the Smiles part of the event, people were encouraged to take on a kindness challenge—writing cards, painting a kindness rock, making a friendship bracelet or affixing words of affirmation or quotes to a kindness tree.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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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
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Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The city has invested $9 million in its Hart Lift storefront revitalization program, concentrating those efforts in and around Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Civil liberties’ advocates warn that concentrating large volumes of identity data among a small number of verification vendors can create attractive targets for hackers and government demands.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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