as in attached
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as in affixed
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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as in secured
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 focused
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 fastened
Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened
Adjective
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Parking is validated for 90 minutes in the attached parking garage.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her daughter, on the other hand, is quite attached.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
15 Dec. 2024
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Altoona police found the polymer pistol affixed with a metal slide and threaded barrel in Mangione’s backpack, according to the criminal complaint.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In 2004, a team of researchers found that the best any algorithm could do for the library sorting problem—in other words, the ultimate lower bound—was log n.—
Steve Nadis,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Few people understood—or even witnessed—his great work, bursting at the seams of two bound volumes.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s tied for the Heat’s longest road trip of the season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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He’s tied for the NFL lead with 17 touchdowns on quick passes and is fourth in yards with 1,664.—
J.J. Bailey,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ted Koppel’s Nightline, which was launched on ABC News during the period, also kept Americans riveted to the crisis.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Which isn’t to say they weren’t riveted.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In this gallery, Robert L. Cunningham, who served on over 100 missions as an embedded photographer with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, shows us the more personal side of combat with photos drawn from his book, Afghanistan on the Bounce, featuring text by Steven Hartov.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2016
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In hindsight, Wayne notes that the pivot to embedded insurance was a critical turning point, one that required the humility to rethink the company’s direction entirely.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Fastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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