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as in attaches
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 secures
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 focuses
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 fastens
My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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To hold the phone in place, the stand comes with a magnetic ring sticker that attaches to the back of a phone or phone case.
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Available in pink or blue, the toy—which attaches to crib bars or can be situated near your child’s sleeping space—features a relaxing array of sounds, lights, and music, along with gentle motion, to encourage your darling to doze.
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Much of the report focuses on historian Anthea Hartig, who has led the National Museum of American History since 2019 and is the museum's first female director.
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Beyond its scale, OMNIA focuses on sophisticated cocktail programs, featuring premium spirits in drinks like the Four Berry Buck and Watermelon Margarita.
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
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Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.
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Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.
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“Fastens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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