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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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
Jenn Rice, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Magnetic and clamp-on For the most versatility, some barbecue grill lights feature both magnetic and clamp-on fastening.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Exuding rockstar vibes, the jacket has concealed fastenings to give the fur an uninterrupted appearance and features a comfy satin lining.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Someone on deck cut the fastenings with an ax, freeing the lifeboat.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
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The boutique hotel consists of three old steel mill buildings and two new structures and maintains several original features, including a pulley elevator, exposed beams, steel-star fastenings, exposed brick, and industrial-style windows.
—Jenn Rice, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Magnetic and clamp-on For the most versatility, some barbecue grill lights feature both magnetic and clamp-on fastening.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Exuding rockstar vibes, the jacket has concealed fastenings to give the fur an uninterrupted appearance and features a comfy satin lining.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Someone on deck cut the fastenings with an ax, freeing the lifeboat.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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Column and barrel jeans are part of the collection as well as minimalist women’s shirts, like the Club Shirt with subtle western yoke details, and a denim work shirt.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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The steering wheel transforms into a flight yoke, and extra pedals appear for rudder control.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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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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The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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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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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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Finding and removing ticks early is key, as some diseases transmit within hours of attachment.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 June 2025
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Included in those top discounts is a handheld cordless vacuum cleaner with three types of attachments, a six-drawer dresser with gold hardware, and a 12-piece food storage container set with airtight snap-on lids.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 June 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
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Sabalenka, one of the favorites to lift the Wimbledon title this year, had saved four match points in a tiebreak to escape 2022 champion Elena Rybakina the previous day, one of them coming via a fortunate net cord.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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Back then, there were relatively few linkages between crypto and most of the banking system, which limited the fallout from ructions in the crypto world.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The mecha linkage wasn’t an arbitrary one either, as mecha anime veteran Ryosuke Takahashi handled the series’ composition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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