as in yoke
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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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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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Recent Examples of fastening
Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Middleton wears a floral midi dress by Veronica Beard, which features a ruffled hemline and button fastenings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The distinctive industrial metal fastenings caught the eye of the owners of Italy’s Tod’s Group.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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Details include smooth gold hardware, western yoke accents and floral embroidery.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Apr. 2025
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From its Western yoke stitching to its pearl snaps, every little detail in this shirt was designed for a fashionable look that doesn’t stand out too much for daily wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other techniques include using a tripod or stabilizing your phone on a flat surface and attaching a clip-on telephoto lens to magnify the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fahy plays Devon, who is troubled by her sister Simone’s (Alcock), attachment to her socialite employer, Michaela Kell (Moore).—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, the Swiss attachment to universal civil protection remains notable, and the reasons behind it go deeper than finances alone.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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To stretch and strengthen your feet, try the following: To stretch the calf and heel, try heel cord stretches: Stand facing a wall, placing the unaffected leg forward with a slight knee bend and the affected leg straight behind with the heel flat.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, the Trump administration tried to block any linkage between California and Quebec.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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