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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
The jacket is pulled together by classic hook-and-eye fastening.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Jack King, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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Noun
Last week the Japanese fastenings manufacturer published its latest integrated report, outlining its FY2024 achievements and FY2025 initiatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
The jacket is pulled together by classic hook-and-eye fastening.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.
—Jack King, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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Both suits have sleeveless coveralls with yokes, front and back, of Lycra stretch knit.—
The Editors,
Outside,
20 Dec. 2025
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Other Foods That Are Rich in Vitamin D Vitamin D is found naturally in few foods, including fish (like those above), beef liver, egg yoke, and cheese.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
28 Nov. 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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How’s life watching all your little attachments work around you in different aspects of your wrestling life?—
Joey Hayden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This do-it-yourself kit includes a flexible round brush with a drill attachment that can reach up to 30 feet into your dryer vent hose to agitate and remove lint and dust trapped inside.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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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Fire crews assisted with keeping the baby's airways clear, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and wrapping the little one in a towel to stay warm.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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The vineyard says the town updated its noise guidelines the year after the business opened in 2017, unfairly clamping and shuttering the series for years at a time.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
13 Nov. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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