fastens (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fasten (on)
as in latches (on or onto)

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  1. secures
  2. clutches
  3. grips
Verb
  • If all that happens, Miami secures its bid with two weeks left in the regular season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Developed at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, the Submunition Clip mechanically secures explosive components during explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of secures
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  • The doctor wears a Star of David necklace and, in a pivotal scene in the show’s first season, clutches it while reciting the Shema, a central Jewish prayer, during an emotional crisis.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Anna practically clutches her pearls when asked to help the homeless.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clutches
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  • The Mercyenforcer grips the handle of his light in his bare hand to look into my other eye.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • New Orleans is facing an unusual weather combination as Tropical Storm Bertha moves along the northern Gulf Coast while dangerous heat grips the region.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of grips
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