FASTENING Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

fastening 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fastening

as in yoke

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2 of 2

verb

present participle of fasten

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

Noun

Wind resistance depends on the age of the roof, installation quality, fastening patterns, the underlayment system, and whether the work meets current Florida Building Code requirements. — David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 So shirts, trousers and uniforms were designed with fastenings that were easy for the wearer to manage himself – meaning buttons on the right side for a wearer to use his own right hand to fasten. — Caroline Kobia, The Conversation, 21 May 2026

Verb

Video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein shows the man appearing to stumble out of the restroom while still fastening his belt. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 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. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fastening

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Noun

Did Hayun’s decision to pull back on the plane’s yoke make the difference?

— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
One of the leading explanations for its origin goes back to an older meaning of the word ‘bucket’ — a beam or yoke from which animals could be suspended during slaughter.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of yoke

Verb

Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The mayor was a friend, and the Rev attaching himself to the case might make Adams think twice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of attaching

Verb

Advocates argue that in Idaho, ICE unlawfully piggybacked on an FBI operation, rather than securing their own warrant, as they would be expected to do on this type of operation.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Billionaire sports team owners have had no trouble securing CEQA exemptions for construction of new stadiums or arenas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of securing

Verb

Rather than focusing exclusively on demonstrations, the courses guide you through practical projects.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
El-Sayed and Rogers each spent about 20 minutes answering the same eight questions, focusing on different sectors of the economy.

— Elle Meyers, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of focusing

Noun

And that the main goal of this market is to make better retention, better attachment, better mechanisms for monetization.

— Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
The filmmakers also had to find the right approach to Lilypad, the tablet threatening Bonnie’s attachment to traditional toys.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of attachment

Verb

Aerosmith teased the shows earlier this week with a post on social media where lead singer Steven Tyler stood on a ladder next to photographer Ross Halpin, affixing letters to the Hollywood Bowl sign.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
His misdemeanor charges include following too closely and affixing an unauthorized sun screening device to a motor vehicle, jail records show.

— Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of affixing

Verb

Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of clamping

Verb

One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Rather than concentrating solely on those responsible, Terzić widens the circle to the classmates who were silent bystanders who never intervened.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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