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1
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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3
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
Rana Good, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Someone on deck cut the fastenings with an ax, freeing the lifeboat.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Features such as easy-to-use fastenings, adjustable hems, and sensory-friendly fabrics cater to a wide range of needs.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Exuding rockstar vibes, the jacket has concealed fastenings to give the fur an uninterrupted appearance and features a comfy satin lining.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Someone on deck cut the fastenings with an ax, freeing the lifeboat.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Features such as easy-to-use fastenings, adjustable hems, and sensory-friendly fabrics cater to a wide range of needs.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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Adapted from the Danish novels by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit), the Netflix series is a gripping yarn about the yoke of guilt and the unwavering patience of redemption.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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The Lounge is home to three simulators, all of which are built from parts salvaged from real airplanes, from the pilot chairs to yokes.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other techniques include using a tripod or stabilizing your phone on a flat surface and attaching a clip-on telephoto lens to magnify the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite Rae’s attachment and high-profile recommendation from Keke Palmer, the series was canceled after two seasons.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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The bright, responsive display is easy to read, and the secure band attachment system is a nice touch.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Verb
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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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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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The small but mighty battery recharges with an external cord.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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America's strengths lie in innovation, university and industry linkages, and access to other free markets.—
Nick Mordowanec
Mandy Taheri
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Fort Worth City Council members agreed April 22 to spend tens of thousands of dollars studying the potential economic impact of a high-speed rail linkage to downtown.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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