as in yoke
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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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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
Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
To sauna with the blanket, roll it out, plug it in, and use the Velcro fastening to tuck yourself into a cocoon of heat.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
This iteration from Mango reads especially fresh and modern, thanks to its corduroy collar and metal hook fastenings.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / An image from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where in 1874, the newest thing was not software or genetic compositions, but shutter fastenings from H.L. Norton.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
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Instead of a buttoned fastening, these pants are designed with a high-waisted elastic waistband, a fake fly, and two front pockets.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
To sauna with the blanket, roll it out, plug it in, and use the Velcro fastening to tuck yourself into a cocoon of heat.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
This iteration from Mango reads especially fresh and modern, thanks to its corduroy collar and metal hook fastenings.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / An image from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where in 1874, the newest thing was not software or genetic compositions, but shutter fastenings from H.L. Norton.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
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An actor’s reputation can sometimes feel like a heavy yoke; in Gladiator II, Denzel tosses it off and has a blast, taking the audience with him.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Inspired by Western heritage, its design features a distinctive yoke, a vertical chest pocket, and two lower side-entry flap pockets, providing both style and practicality.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also, my third cousin twice removed posted on Facebook that a friend on Twitter read a post on Instagram that someone dressed like Bill Gates was airlifting Twinkies, attaching tiny little lights and dropping them by drone over Newark.Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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If attaching to your kitchen backsplash, clean and dry the area thoroughly and apply the tape to the backsplash.Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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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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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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News organizations should do the same, focusing more often on the issues and not the war of words; on common ground and not extreme views.Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, activating this area of your chart while heightening your emotions — this is a call to release unhealthy attachments or imbalances in your relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Secure Attachment: The most optimal attachment style, secure attachment develops when caregivers respond appropriately to a child's needs.Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 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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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The company is also rolling out a companion system that sounds an alarm and triggers lights when someone attempts to cut the cord.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, no cords to trip over—just pick it up, tackle the mess, and you’re done.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
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There is no linkage established to a foreign actor at this point.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Shifting with manual BMWs has always had a wonderful, mechanical feel, and the linkage and bushings unique to the Handschalter package only improve upon that tradition.Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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