as in clenched
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latched
Two pit bulls latched onto Avery, tugging her like a rag doll.
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Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Everyone has a preferred sandal style, and my mom has latched onto the Birkenstock Arizona sandals.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Parents have latched onto the story as a mirror of their own worst fears.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Fully aware that crypto requires public trust, Sun has latched himself to the idea that the president of the United States, in jumping into this market, can enhance its credibility among retail investors.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
And my daughter loves Eva and has latched onto her and just sees herself in her.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Vinicius Junior latched onto the ball and was hauled down in the box by Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Some conspiracy theorists have latched onto bits and pieces of the CIA’s files on Oswald, including those about his erratic behavior, as proof he either didn’t act alone – or didn’t actually have anything to do with Kennedy’s assassination.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
For that reason, fans also have latched onto a theory that Kendrick signaled her support for Baldoni, her co-star’s nemesis, while praising the work of movie directors before presenting an award at the British Academy Film Awards last week.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Everyone has a preferred sandal style, and my mom has latched onto the Birkenstock Arizona sandals.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Parents have latched onto the story as a mirror of their own worst fears.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Fully aware that crypto requires public trust, Sun has latched himself to the idea that the president of the United States, in jumping into this market, can enhance its credibility among retail investors.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
And my daughter loves Eva and has latched onto her and just sees herself in her.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Vinicius Junior latched onto the ball and was hauled down in the box by Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Some conspiracy theorists have latched onto bits and pieces of the CIA’s files on Oswald, including those about his erratic behavior, as proof he either didn’t act alone – or didn’t actually have anything to do with Kennedy’s assassination.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
For that reason, fans also have latched onto a theory that Kendrick signaled her support for Baldoni, her co-star’s nemesis, while praising the work of movie directors before presenting an award at the British Academy Film Awards last week.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched
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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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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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Women clasped hands in ring dances.—
John Leland,
New York Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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Others clasped their hands in prayer.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Dec. 2024
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After realizing the mother of three was awake, the intruder immediately bolted out out of the room.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
17 Dec. 2024
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An overdose episode — Kiana bolted barefoot from their rural home and went missing overnight in the woods — brought police attention and led to charges for child endangerment.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
24 Nov. 2024
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden and others have said there is no evidence that the explosion was connected to the attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran that killed 14 people.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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McIlroy joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and of course, Tiger Woods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Over 300 lenders have joined the waitlist to use Arc Intelligence.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Skeletor is a legendary comic book villain, but nothing Leto hasn't tackled before.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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The radios in both cars owned by my parents were permanently affixed to WHDH 850-AM.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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And, crucially, the spindle that connects the blade to the motor isn’t permanently affixed to the machine’s base (as is the case with most food processors), but rather attaches to the inside of the bowl.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These hopefuls can differentiate themselves not only through policy, but by embracing broader social components and changes in the information environment, such as how former President Barack Obama harnessed social media in his 2008 campaign, Panagopoulos said.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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These remarkable qualities make tardigrades a fascinating subject of study for biotechnologists who have harnessed their dehydration abilities to develop dry vaccines, which might save lives in regions with limited refrigeration.—
Paulina Rowińska,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Latched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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