as in yoke
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fastening
Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for fastening
Noun
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for fastening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
-
The all-electric Lexus RZ has a faux manual transmission for shifting gears and a yoke instead of a steering wheel.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
-
But Knox, who was wrongly imprisoned during her 2007 study abroad semester in Perugia, Italy, twice convicted, and ultimately exonerated for the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher, may never climb out from under the yoke of public opinion.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Danielle uses a handheld grater, but the grater attachment on a food processor makes quick work of grating a lot of carrots.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
-
So there's this emotional attachment to those stories, which is still with me today.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Brian Barrett The Best Wireless Earbuds for Everyone Ready to cut the cord?—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
-
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.—
Eswar Prasad,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share