as in yoke
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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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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
Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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Features such as easy-to-use fastenings, adjustable hems, and sensory-friendly fabrics cater to a wide range of needs.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve maneuverability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other techniques include using a tripod or stabilizing your phone on a flat surface and attaching a clip-on telephoto lens to magnify the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Experts blamed rising household debt and increasingly stringent rules for securing auto loans.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Many models include third-seat attachments and ride-on boards to support multiple children.—
Darryn King,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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According to the Buddha, attachment to family causes suffering because family relationships eventually end and cannot offer lasting contentment.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Secure hazards like electrical cords that curious cats and dogs might want to chew, and store fragile, breakable items out of reach where they can’t be knocked over.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The 21-year-old was strangled with an electrical cord on Dec. 25, 1980, near the Christmas tree in her south Fort Worth home.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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The frame is composed of chrome-molybdenum steel tubing, upside-down telescopic forks, and a two-sided aluminum swingarm with a central shock absorber and progressive linkage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, the Trump administration tried to block any linkage between California and Quebec.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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