fastens

present tense third-person singular of fasten
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as in focuses
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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Verb
  • Lamenting this aspect of ourselves is like lamenting the spot in our eyes where the optic nerve attaches to the retina.
    Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This compact little scale attaches directly to the handle of a suitcase or duffel bag, and when pulled up, displays the weight of your luggage on the digital screen.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • But lastly and most importantly, there’s a fourth channel where news is sourced, where the reporter secures information that they’re not supposed to get.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The menswear and womenswear label focuses on tailored jackets, coats, and outerwear.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This heating protocol concentrates the wine’s aromas and flavors and makes Madeira one of the most unique wines on the planet.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Fastens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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