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be fastened

VERB
hang
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach bend cover dangle decorate drape drift flap float hold hover lean pin remain stay up stick swing wave
STRONG
adhere beetle bow cling deck depend droop drop fasten fix flop furnish impend incline loll lop lower nail overhang project rest sag tack trail
WEAK
be in mid-air be loose be pendent be poised
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach remove straighten unfasten
STRONG
do let go loosen release rise

Example Sentences

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Ideally, curtain rods and tracks should be fastened with screws to studs or blocking in the wall.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Could the golden braid that dangled from his right shoulder be fastened, so it did not create a distraction in the pit?

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

With the hats having stayed in place for at least five days, the group said they must be fastened by a strong adhesive, and would likely remain in place until the pigeons moulted.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2019

She sewed Velcro to the flippers so they could be fastened higher up my legs and strapped with an elastic band around my waist.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge