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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
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
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
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Noun
Regular inspection and adjustment of fastening mechanisms help ensure that covers remain secure throughout the winter.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Styled as always by Brad Goreski, the actor’s ultra-sheer, clingy black lace dress featured a plunged neckline that almost reached her bellybutton, fastening with one delicate strap and clasp at the chest.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastening
Noun
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No one’s going to be stuck in a hand-over-hand situation like in a Tesla, with its horrid implementation of a yoke.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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John holds on to the yoke, looking straight ahead, as alarms and red lights blare on the control panel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.—
Mark J. Friedlander,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their challenge is no longer securing Africa’s place in the global conversation of contemporary art but how to adapt as that conversation fundamentally changes.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the agency, the bassinets’ attachment mechanism can create a dangerous gap between the bassinet and an adult mattress, creating a hazard for infants.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Second, the message may include an attachment asking you to request additional details by replying to the email.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Caesarstone in 2010 began affixing warning labels to its slabs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Doing that might have forced a quicker resolution, by concentrating public attention.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than trying to sustain the same volume of activity, ICEX has focused on preserving the actions most valued by companies and concentrating resources in markets seen as offering the highest industrial return.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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