as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads
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Recent Examples of hatch
Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the upstairs bedroom features a hatch that provides access to the rooftop terrace area.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Lawmakers in the state of New York have hatched a plan to revoke Tesla’s waiver permitting direct sales in an attempt to shut down its outlets there.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The camera allowed animal lovers to watch the baby eagles, born in spring 2025 to parents Bella and Scout, hatch and grow before their deaths.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the upstairs bedroom features a hatch that provides access to the rooftop terrace area.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Nevertheless, his fellow inmates hatched plan after plan, which at least helped boost morale.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Lawmakers in the state of New York have hatched a plan to revoke Tesla’s waiver permitting direct sales in an attempt to shut down its outlets there.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatch
Noun
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The entire front of the vehicle appeared to be crushed and the driver’s side door of the vehicle was open.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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And Jayson Tatum wasn’t walking through the door to save the season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The storms are part of the system that spawned tornadoes that killed at least 21 people in Missouri and southeastern Kentucky, NWS meteorologist Trisha Palmer told The Charlotte Observer.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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As one of the largest islands in the world, this jumble of rainforests, highland plateaus, and otherworldly rock formations has spawned a unique ecosystem of freakish critters—many of which can’t be found anywhere else on earth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Moore and Michigan picked Nebraska over Oklahoma to sit the coach.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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On Rotten Tomatoes, its critic score is sitting at an unremarkable 60%.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Fatal 4-Way United States Championship Match Champion Jacob Fatu faces a monumental challenge defending against three elite competitors: the charismatic LA Knight, the brooding Damian Priest, and the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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But the interview revealed Francis as a complex, brooding figure—a Catholic whose deep faith seemed personal more than theological or institutional, and a cleric who was at once self-critical and critical of the Church he had been elected to lead.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Today and every day, New 42 continues to spark awe and wonder — opening new worlds to young audiences through New Victory Theater, incubating new works at New 42 Studios, and paving new pathways to creative careers through our artist and mentorship programs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a scene set in 1968, a scientist explained that his greatest fear was that a warming planet would provide the perfect incubating conditions for a mind-controlling fungus that could turn humans into brainless killers.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatch. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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