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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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Recent Examples of fastens
Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
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After the attack, the main gas facility at Ras Laffan in Qatar declared several Iranian Embassy attaches persona non grata.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Qatar expelled Iranian military attaches in response to the Iranian attacks.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every ballot is accounted for, every seal that secures a machine has a number that’s recorded and checked, and every provisional ballot is fully documented and sent along for adjudication by the election board.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Universal’s longer guarantee of theatrical exclusivity, however, acknowledges that a meaningful big-screen run secures a better return on investment.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The best Korean skin care for mature skin focuses on the exact things aging skin starts to lose—hydration, barrier strength, and overall balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Much of the episode focuses on Vance flashing back on recent events to a seemingly antagonistic interrogator, who eventually reveals himself to be a young version of Ducky, the coroner whom, of course, the director knows to have gone on to the great beyond.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Drawing out moisture subtly concentrates eggplant's natural savory flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fastens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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