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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
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
But the buckle fastenings means that, unlike a zipper, there is no give.
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Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
1 May 2026
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Unibody cars, such as the Golf, are put together with a single cab and chassis instead of fastening a body and engine to a frame like body-on-frame trucks in the USA do.
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New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Flat laces in a horizontal bar further tailor the look—the opposite of the crisscross patterns or fastenings of more casual sneakers.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
But the buckle fastenings means that, unlike a zipper, there is no give.
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Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
1 May 2026
Verb
Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Unibody cars, such as the Golf, are put together with a single cab and chassis instead of fastening a body and engine to a frame like body-on-frame trucks in the USA do.
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New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Why, after all, did the feudal lords of the South, loyal to Church and throne, throw off the royal yoke to join the Revolution?
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.
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By attaching protein tags to a cell membrane, the synthetic biologist Reinhard Lipowsky at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces attracted other proteins to crowd around and physically bend the membrane, forcing the cell to divide.
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In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
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In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
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There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
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Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers.
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Phil Weiser Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest For much of the busy primary election, Bennet was seen as a frontrunner, running on his record as a moderate senator and focusing his campaign on affordability.
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This is an attachment that goes on the end of an inhaler, and helps get more of the medication into your lungs.
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Vacuum the floor with the floor attachment and cushions with an upholstery attachment.
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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
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Trump’s deputy chief of staff shared a video of the moment on social media, showing the President affixing his signature to a document in familiar Sharpie.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
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Instead of concentrating on today's opportunities, your thoughts drift toward tomorrow's possibilities.
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Rather than concentrating reserve income with a single issuer, Open USD says partners will be able to mint and redeem tokens at no cost while sharing reserve earnings after a management fee.
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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