as in latches (on or onto)
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Verb
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The magnetic driver tip secures bits firmly in place, preventing slips and ensuring precision.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026 -
The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Martin Short clutches his laptop walking onto set for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mispelys Salazar clutches a stack of papers close to her chest as bristling wind gusts threaten to send them flying into the air.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Fastens (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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