FASTENED Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

fastened 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of fastened next

as in attached

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fastened

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verb

past tense of fasten

as in affixed

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 secured

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 focused

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 fastened

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While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece. —

Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage. —

Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow? —

Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium. —

Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024 Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024 Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar. —

Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024

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Per the listing held by Brian Kirksey of the Ethos Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty Paint Creek, there’s also an attached carport, a spa, and a frog pond on the property.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Rather, the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload is expected to remain attached to the rocket’s upper stage for the duration of the six-hour mission.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN, 11 Jan. 2025