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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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
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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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as in yoke
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Recent Examples of fastening
Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But then came the reveal: a shapeless dress made from very light fabric, and instead of a silver fastening, there was artwork of a silver star.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Detailed with a short box heel and small buckle fastening, the T-strap shoe was often worn with a micro mini skirt—a pairing which, working in tandem with the shoe’s upright detailing, worked to elongate the wearer’s leg line and add a flirty, youthful elegance to one’s look.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But then came the reveal: a shapeless dress made from very light fabric, and instead of a silver fastening, there was artwork of a silver star.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Verb
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Share or export the finished document by sending a Drive link, attaching it to an email, or downloading it to another app.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Setup starts by attaching the tent to your vehicle’s hitch.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek’s latest tracking poll shows Mamdani widening his advantage in the New York mayoral race, securing 45 percent support.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nvidia pioneered the transformation of GPUs, originally designed for gaming, into the workhorses of modern AI systems, securing a dominant position in the field.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Try the trend in this dark-wash style with slimming mesh panels, a curved back yoke, classic five-pocket styling, and petite sizes 0–16.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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This dress has a seven-button front, double chest patch pockets, and a seamed back yoke.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In August, Vogue described how fashionistas and celebrities are affixing Labubus to their expensive Birkins and Chanel bags.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is responsible for recording acts of the governor, affixing the great seal, keeping custody of state records, laws, books and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.—
Richard J. Price,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of flipping the bonus tools out of the knife handle, tying them on an accompanying lanyard, or integrating them into the sheath, KEA designs a hexagonal wheel multitool out of the lanyard attachment point at the base of the handle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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