FASTENINGS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

fastenings

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plural of fastening

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Noun

His shirts also featured yokes and wider cuffs, a departure from the norm at the time.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Both suits have sleeveless coveralls with yokes, front and back, of Lycra stretch knit.

— The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025

Definition of yokes

Noun

Once synonymous with red-gravy joints, the culinary landscape of South Philly now tells a broader story, with chapters written by more recent immigrants from Latin America and Southeast Asia.

— Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026
This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of joints

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There are also five attachments included with the tool, which control the airflow, diffuse, detangle, and increase your drying precision.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
The device offers the usual suspects of attachments—a curling barrel (two for left- and right-airflow styling), an oval brush, and a paddle brush.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Definition of attachments

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From John Fusco, Thunder Road is the multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Fans criticized Swift and Kelce for allowing someone with ICE connections to their wedding, given their Democratic ties.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Definition of ties

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To address that issue, the board has discussed a potential moratorium on water hookups for new construction.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Located at the south end of the park, Platte River Campground has nearly 180 campsites, more than half of which offer electric hookups.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026

Definition of hookups

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