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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened (on)
Verb
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Nonetheless, with regulatory approval secured and Microsoft’s concerns addressed, OpenAI finally has its for-profit structure—and billions of dollars in capital.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025 -
Acrisure, which secured the naming rights in 2022, is a financial technology and insurance company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair took a spin through the watery exhibits, and then Hanks clasped his hands together.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later, the family clasped hands and prayed in a circle.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Knickers were twisted and pearls clutched.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bars and restaurants were already riddled with screens before everyone at the table also clutched one in their hand.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Fastened (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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