as in attached
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as in affixed
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 secured
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 focused
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 fastened
Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastened
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The attached Accessibility Guidelines are consulted to determine the specific scope of application. 3.3.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
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The charger can monitor and protect attached devices using real-time temperature data.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Altoona police found the polymer pistol affixed with a metal slide and threaded barrel in Mangione’s backpack, according to the criminal complaint.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There is arguably no cast of women who feel so bound to perform respectability and domesticity as the Potomac wives.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two bound soldiers survived the explosion but died in the flames.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Jaguars are notably 3-9 in one-score games — tied for the most such losses in one season in the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Stats and Information.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ted Koppel’s Nightline, which was launched on ABC News during the period, also kept Americans riveted to the crisis.Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Which isn’t to say they weren’t riveted.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This new embedded product stands out with its competitive pricing and broad coverage options, offering a superior solution in the Florida market.Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The warning comes as a potent winter storm lashes the Northeast on Thursday, with several embedded snow squalls disrupting travel.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Fastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastened. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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