1
as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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2
as in to secure
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 to focus
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 fasten
Create a loop or figure-8 pattern with the twine and fasten the opposite side of the twine to the nearest tree stake at a 45-degree angle.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
That was the year Elizabeth Hurley, then a largely unknown model, arrived for the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral on the arm of then-boyfriend Hugh Grant, wearing a black silk evening gown fastened at the sides with oversized gold safety pins.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Campbell, who sat front row, wore hers in silk to fasten an updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Like Magnetic Me, a line of clothing for babies and kids that fasten with magnets instead of snaps or zippers, founded by mom-of-three Lauren Levy.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
That was the year Elizabeth Hurley, then a largely unknown model, arrived for the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral on the arm of then-boyfriend Hugh Grant, wearing a black silk evening gown fastened at the sides with oversized gold safety pins.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Campbell, who sat front row, wore hers in silk to fasten an updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Like Magnetic Me, a line of clothing for babies and kids that fasten with magnets instead of snaps or zippers, founded by mom-of-three Lauren Levy.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fasten
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So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a building attached to the home, officers discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her three children, ages 2, 5 and 7, authorities said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This backdoor would allow the government to access information secured by Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, which applies end-to-end encryption to a wide range of iCloud data.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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New York State supported the purchase of the building with two grants: $3.5 million from Gov. Kathy Hochul, as requested by Assemblymember Micah Lasher, and $500,000 from the state Senate, secured by state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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During the spaceflight, Nguyen, who is a civil rights activist, also plans to conduct two science experiments, one in partnership with the Vietnamese National Space Center and another focused on women's health.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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To solve for this many companies are focusing more on organic growth through the bundling and offering of new services that are both product focused as well as consultative.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Not some simple planks and nails contraption affixed to a low branch, mind you.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The bed comprises an aluminum-and-plywood frame cushioned with closed-cell foam and finished in interweave fabric, while the mounting consists of aluminum rails affixed to the structural foundation for quick install and removal of the bed panels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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The other mode relies on heated plates, not airflow, to decrease frizz and add bounce to your ends — think of this setting like a straightener that combs through your hair rather than clamping it.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Paris Fashion Week occurred around Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, and while political upheavals made for front row chatter, most designers clamped up when pressed about any issues beyond their hemlines.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Natural gas is often closely tied to oil drilling as both resources are commonly found together in hydrocarbon reservoirs.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The pair got hitched in July 2022 in a romantic ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, after five years together, per Vogue.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, Joe Wright’s lush adaptation of Jane Austen’s second novel hitched Knightley’s star ever higher, establishing her as perhaps the premier period-drama heroine of our time—while also helping to launch people like Carey Mulligan and Rosamund Pike into the stratosphere.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Fasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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