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
Many proponents of generative AI have contested the Apple results, while critics have latched onto the study as a definitive knockout blow for LLM credibility.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
But Combs’ defense team latched onto that photo’s date, which Bongolan said was taken in the immediate aftermath of the alleged balcony incident.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
But Combs’ defense team latched onto that photo’s date, which Bongolan said was taken in the immediate aftermath of the alleged balcony incident.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
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Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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But what else do Angels fans have to hang onto these days?—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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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
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Trump's defiant response helped clinch a campaign that had begun heading his way.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Rewrite this job experience for LinkedIn: [paste your current job description].—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The two enclosures connect to one another with standard speaker wire and basic clamping terminals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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