1
as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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2
as in to secure
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 to focus
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 fasten
For a cool-girl touch, Stewart wore the top with just one button fastened to show a hint of skin and paired the top with matching shorts.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 May 2025
The ensuing conflict between them takes an abrupt turn into a hotel-room two-hander as Anima fastens Abel to a bed and coerces him into confronting his feelings by playing his own music to him and dispensing shallow insights about how his songs’ upbeat melodies belie their cry-for-help content.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t go overboard with small trinkets and accessories that aren't securely fastened in your vehicle (aka just resting on your dashboard).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Beech and oak logs felled in the Morvan Forest were fastened together and floated along the Yonne, then up the Seine to fuel the fires of the growing population of Paris.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 May 2025
The ensuing conflict between them takes an abrupt turn into a hotel-room two-hander as Anima fastens Abel to a bed and coerces him into confronting his feelings by playing his own music to him and dispensing shallow insights about how his songs’ upbeat melodies belie their cry-for-help content.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t go overboard with small trinkets and accessories that aren't securely fastened in your vehicle (aka just resting on your dashboard).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Beech and oak logs felled in the Morvan Forest were fastened together and floated along the Yonne, then up the Seine to fuel the fires of the growing population of Paris.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fasten
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Bradley has a lot of fear attached, but also relief.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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After taking an emotional journey with Joel and Ellie, fans had grown attached to the duo.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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SpaceX teams then raced to retrieve the floating spacecraft and its crew of four, helping secure the Dragon and hoist it onto a recovery vessel.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Grand Slam tournaments offer the most ranking points on tour, and by reaching the final, both Sabalenka and Gauff have secured 1,300 points.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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While the Trump administration has focused much of its attention on the issues in Maine and California, launching federal investigations and even a Department of Justice lawsuit against Maine, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed a civil rights complaint calling for federal intervention.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Musk has focused most of his criticism on how the domestic policy bill would balloon the deficit.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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An alternative option is to reverse the warp by clamping the cabinet doors.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Plus, the kit comes with a clamping applicator to make the whole process a total breeze.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Jan. 2025
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Paris Baguette has 58 locations in California, mostly concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
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The company has refined the trailer somewhat in that time, but its main selling points remain the same: the ability to hitch itself to a towing vehicle and set itself up at the campground.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Load it with lumber, hitch a trailer, or even drive into a strong headwind, and that figure can drop faster than your enthusiasm on a Monday morning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 May 2025
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“Fasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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