latch

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Recent Examples of latch Not exactly definitive, but the kind of circumstantial evidence people latch onto and start dating rumors over. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025 Their front legs are equipped with claws to latch onto their prey and inject a venomous saliva. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025 But to his credit, those are the things that people latch onto and are talking about. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025 This cycle lets people instantly latch onto a relatable post about mental health, heartbreak, job burnout or existential dread. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for latch
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Verb
  • Early risers on Monday, July 21, will be treated to a striking scene in the eastern sky before sunrise as a slender crescent moon hangs just above brilliant Venus, with the red-orange star Aldebaran completing an equilateral triangle.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • The front wall, upon which the sink hangs, actually conceals the shower behind it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Jake Gyllenhaal’s Jack Twist is Ennis’ foil in every way: loose where Ennis is clenched, hungry where Ennis is stoic.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
  • As detailed in the documentary, many passengers popped Imodium and clenched their cheeks, hoping to escape the ship without having to grab a bag, but four days is a long time.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Place your forearms on the ground, with your elbows under your shoulders and palms clasped together, forming a fist.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
  • In the clip, Grant is seen sitting next to his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein wearing a pair of sunglasses when his head appears to slump over to his right side, his hands clasped together in his lap.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Troopers scanned the area and located an infant pinned under the front end of the vehicle that was unconscious, according to the warrant affidavit.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
  • During a recent Oval Office meeting, the president lamented the appointment of Jerome Powell to lead the United States' central bank, wrongfully pinning the decision on Joe Biden.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing last Friday, detailing how investigators were able to tie Alexander Lee Smith to the November 2023 double homicide.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Their title at the All England Club is a third on British soil this season, having clinched doubles crowns at Queen’s and Eastbourne during a run of 14 straight victories.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Trump's defiant response helped clinch a campaign that had begun heading his way.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Rewrite this job experience for LinkedIn: [paste your current job description].
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Take the following steps to file a report: Without clicking the link, copy the body of the message and paste it into a new email.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Plan to leave the cabinet door sitting clamped for a week or more, depending on the severity of the issue.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
  • Ryobi also makes a reliable one with a rotating head, an option to clamp in place and 40 hours of run time on one charge.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025

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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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