as in to hang
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latch
The delivery of the aircraft has been delayed until at least 2027, however, something Trump has latched onto in arguing the Qatari jet could serve as an interim.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Then, once she’s seated, everyone in the courtroom sharply inhales: the robe of one of the French lawyers standing behind Kardashian has latched onto her perfect bun, yanking Kardashian’s head backward, and there’s a struggle to remove it.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
In the wake of it all, Jonas has latched onto a feeling of appreciation.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Those pushing conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election have latched onto a long-running legal battle over Georgia’s voting system.
—Charlotte Kramon, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Then, once she’s seated, everyone in the courtroom sharply inhales: the robe of one of the French lawyers standing behind Kardashian has latched onto her perfect bun, yanking Kardashian’s head backward, and there’s a struggle to remove it.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
In the wake of it all, Jonas has latched onto a feeling of appreciation.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Those pushing conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election have latched onto a long-running legal battle over Georgia’s voting system.
—Charlotte Kramon, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
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The train from Waterloo station, just south of the River Thames in central London, to Brentford’s Gtech Community stadium in west London was only 20 minutes, but a group of three Jamaica fans took the time to hang the country’s flag in the window.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Certain SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressants have been linked with grinding and clenching the teeth, Schultz says.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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No discomfort arises from keeping the mouth clenched on a snorkel mouthpiece, and often, this type of mask will not fog as readily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The bronze monument depicts the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, clasping arms.—
Ken Makin,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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In France for the world premiere of Lee’s new film, Washington pointed his finger, spoke animatedly and clasped the arm of the photographer, who smiled his way through the exchange.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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His vision and passing range set the tempo for the team, while his physical presence and reading of the game help City pin opponents in and prevent counter-attacks.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Lee, who drove the legislative efforts to impeach Yoon, pinned his presidential campaign on unity, promising not to target conservatives and calling for an end to political polarization.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Reports in Spain have suggested Garcia, 24, is close to moving to Tyneside after the club clinched Champions League qualification last week.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Pacers, looking to clinch their second-ever NBA Finals appearance, will have another go on Saturday night in front of their home fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Pro Tip Copy and paste your resume into a plain text editor (like Notepad) to see how an ATS might read it.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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However sincere and dedicated Bianca Cline’s efforts are, there’s something grotesque about hiring a second cinematographer to attempt to reproduce Hutchins’s style, and something perverse about digitally pasting an actor’s face on another’s in order to maintain continuity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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An alternative option is to reverse the warp by clamping the cabinet doors.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Plus, the kit comes with a clamping applicator to make the whole process a total breeze.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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