1
as in attaches
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 secures
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 focuses
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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The seating portion attaches easily with quick-release buckles.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Now, during Callahan’s appointments at Next Steps, neuro-adaptive exercise specialist Creighton Goss attaches electrodes to the back of Callahan’s neck along his cervical spine and then midway down his back, near his thoracic spine.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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While much of the attention focuses on ensuring fabrics don’t shrink, snag, or fade in the laundry, a few common laundry mistakes can also cause damage to your garments in the form of wrinkles that even the most qualified irons have a tough go at pressing out.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film focuses on Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign, marking the first time a Black candidate ran for a major party in American history.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Fastens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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