FASTEN (ON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

fasten (on)

verb

Definition of fasten (on)

as in to latch (on or onto)

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Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of secure

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The small, seemingly insignificant experience of controlling an automobile by clutching and levering its gears turned out to be deeply meaningful.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
The 29-year-old had been clutching at a spot near his right oblique and even doubled over, clearly struggling, after forcing deuce.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of clutch

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According to the researchers, toe-grip training may improve cognition by challenging you to consciously grip a part of the body that’s not routinely isolated or used.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.

— Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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