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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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2
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
New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Detailed with a short box heel and small buckle fastening, the T-strap shoe was often worn with a micro mini skirt—a pairing which, working in tandem with the shoe’s upright detailing, worked to elongate the wearer’s leg line and add a flirty, youthful elegance to one’s look.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That's the thinking behind a new Velcro-like fastening system which allows interior walls to simply be yanked out by hand and swapped for new ones when necessary.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Detailed with a short box heel and small buckle fastening, the T-strap shoe was often worn with a micro mini skirt—a pairing which, working in tandem with the shoe’s upright detailing, worked to elongate the wearer’s leg line and add a flirty, youthful elegance to one’s look.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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But Ukraine’s shedding of the yoke of communism and conversion to capitalism allowed the pair to transform their own lives, thanks to their connections and business acumen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The characters from Malczewski’s canvases march through successive decades, fighting and fleeing various yokes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence sought out Ramsay to adapt the book after securing the rights, with the hopes that her collaborator would both push her out of comfort zones and leave the story’s rough edges intact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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No Man’s Land is Kuzmina’s second feature after Nika, which had a buzzy premiere at SXSW 2022 in the Narrative Feature Competition, securing Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Performance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rather than focusing only on events designed for networking, broaden your list to include open houses, community forums, conferences, and any other meeting where people from your field (or from a variety of professions) might be gathered.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Balle’s protean impulse—her constant rewiring of thematic attachments—makes our reading experience varied and rich.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The team noted the changes by affixing blue stickies to the bulkheads.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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In August, Vogue described how fashionistas and celebrities are affixing Labubus to their expensive Birkins and Chanel bags.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poor quality or too little sleep makes concentrating on new information difficult.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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